Serum (sodium, potassium, creatinine and renal function, haemoglobin, fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting lipids, thyroid-stimulating hormone, renin and aldosterone) and urine (sodium, potassium, creatinine, protein and (micro-)albumin) laboratory testing will have to be performed to assess renal function, to evaluate existing HMOD, if any, and to detect potential secondary causes for hypertension. The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is hypertensive disorder.