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My aldosterone test results came back as 50 ng/dl. it was a blood test taken at 9 am. my blood pressure is normal. what could be going on? my physician is retesting me on thursday (2.5 after the first test.) she will include a renin active test (i think t
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Aldosterone: Usually aldosterone with renin levels are checked if there are blood pressure problems or high or low blood potassium levels or suspecting Addison's disease. Your aldosterone level was normal. An endocrinologist is best to conduct such studies.
Answered 5/5/2020
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