Serum Aldosterone Test Price | Lahalak Platform
An accurate blood test measuring aldosterone levels to regulate blood pressure and electrolytes, helping identify causes of hypertension and adrenal gland disorders.
Scientific name: Serum Aldosterone Test
A serum aldosterone test is a quantitative measurement of the level of the hormone aldosterone in the blood. Aldosterone is secreted from the zona granulosus of the adrenal cortex and is a major mineralocorticoid hormone. It acts primarily on the distal renal tubules to increase sodium and water reabsorption (thus increasing blood volume and pressu...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A detailed analysis to assess the level of aldosterone hormone in the blood serum.
- Consult an endocrinologist, nephrologist, or hypertension specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Stopping Medications: Consult your doctor weeks before your examination about which medications to stop and for how long. Common medications include: beta-blockers, diuretics (especially spironolactone), ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, long-acting calcium channel blockers, and NSAIDs.
- The position for taking the sample must be clear and specific (lying down or standing/sitting) as requested by the physician. Typically, for the first ARR test, the sample is taken after the patient has been sitting or standing for 30-120 minutes.
- Examination time: Preferably in the morning.
- Potassium correction: The blood potassium level must be normal or corrected before the test.
- Natural salt diet: Do not follow a strict low-salt diet before the examination unless otherwise directed by the doctor.
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