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24-hour urinary aldosterone excretion rate

How the test will feel:

The test involves only normal urination, and there is no discomfort.

Why the test is performed:

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The test evaluates the excretion of aldosterone in the urine. Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland which acts on the kidney to regulate salt and potassium balance.

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