Aldosterone, Response to ACTH Stimulation, LC/MS/M
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Also known as: Aldosterone Response to ACTH Stimulation LCMSMS
The Aldosterone, Response to ACTH Stimulation, LC/MS/M test contains 1 test .
Approximately 1-2% of individuals with primary hypertension have primary hyperaldosteronism characterized by hypokalemia (low potassium) and low direct renin. Because serum aldosterone concentrations vary due to dietary sodium intake and body position, some physicians prefer measurement of 24-hour urine concentrations for aldosterone.