24 hours urinary aldosterone excretion rate

Alternative names:

aldosterone - urine

What the risks are:

There are no risks.

Special considerations:

The results may be questionable if the renal function is not normal.

Nonpharmacological factors that can affect aldosterone measurements include strenuous exercise, acute stress, high- or low-sodium diet, and pregnancy.

Drugs that can increase aldosterone measurements include diazoxide, hydralazine, and nitroprusside.

Drugs that can decrease aldosterone measurements include fludrocortisone and propranolol.