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What is the definition or description of: serum aldosterone?
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Hormone: It is a hormone produced by adrenal gland. Incresed levels are seen in conditions with low potassium level and high bp.
Answered 1/22/2013
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Hormone: Aldosterone is a steroid hormone (mineralocorticoid family) produced by the outer section (zona glomerulosa) of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It is involved in blood pressure regulation, potassium balance, and fluid balance.
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Is an a.m. Aldosterone of 6ng/dl on the low side? Range is < or = 28 which seems dumb because a value of 0 or 1 would be "in range".
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