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Is there such thing as a blood test for aldosterone?
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Yes: There is a blood test and a 24 hr urine test for aldosterone.
Answered 1/1/2012
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Yes: You can measure aldosterone in a serum study. This is a useful test to look for possible functional tumors of the adrenal gland.
Answered 9/12/2013
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How does aldosterone help to maintain blood pressure?
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