Aldosterone Blood Test
Aldosterone Blood Test
Aldosterone Blood Test
Aldosterone Blood Test
Aldosterone Blood Test
Aldosterone Blood Test
Aldosterone Blood Test
Aldosterone Blood Test
Aldosterone Blood Test
Aldosterone Blood Test
Aldosterone Blood Test
Aldosterone Blood Test

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Aldosterone Blood Test

$58.00 AUD

Blood pressure resistant to medication, unexplained fatigue with muscle weakness, or electrolyte imbalances without clear cause?

Measures aldosterone to assess blood pressure regulation and adrenal function. Helps identify causes of resistant hypertension and electrolyte imbalances including primary aldosteronism.
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Overview

Aldosterone regulates your body's salt and water balance. Produced by the adrenal glands, it instructs your kidneys to retain sodium and release potassium, directly affecting blood volume and blood pressure.

This blood test measures aldosterone levels to investigate resistant hypertension, unexplained electrolyte imbalances, and suspected adrenal disorders. Primary aldosteronism—where the adrenals produce excess aldosterone independent of normal signals—causes an estimated 5-10% of hypertension cases. Many people with this condition take multiple blood pressure medications without adequate control because the underlying hormonal cause goes unidentified.

The test is particularly valuable for Australians whose blood pressure responds poorly to standard treatment, who have low potassium without clear explanation, or who experience fatigue and muscle weakness alongside elevated blood pressure.

Symptoms

Essential for people with resistant hypertension, unexplained low potassium, electrolyte imbalances, suspected adrenal disorders, or blood pressure that doesn't respond to multiple medications.

Questions

  • Aldosterone tells your kidneys how much sodium to retain and potassium to release. This directly controls blood volume and blood pressure.
  • A condition where adrenal glands produce excess aldosterone independent of normal regulation. It causes high blood pressure and low potassium, and is more common than previously thought.
  • Primary aldosteronism causes 5-10% of hypertension cases and is often missed. It responds poorly to standard blood pressure medications but has specific treatments.
  • Elevated aldosterone may indicate primary aldosteronism, adrenal tumours, or secondary causes. Further testing including the aldosterone-to-renin ratio helps clarify the source.
  • Blood is drawn at a collection centre. Specific positioning and timing requirements may apply—your healthcare provider will advise on preparation.
  • Many blood pressure medications, diuretics, and other drugs significantly affect aldosterone levels. Discuss with your provider which medications to hold before testing.
  • Abnormal results require further evaluation, often including the aldosterone-to-renin ratio and imaging studies. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.
  • Treatment may include specific medications like spironolactone or eplerenone, or surgical removal if caused by an adrenal tumour.

Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

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How to prepare

Special positioning and timing requirements may apply. Maintain normal salt intake unless instructed otherwise. Discontinue certain medications as directed. Inform healthcare provider of all medications affecting blood pressure or electrolytes.

After the test

Address abnormal aldosterone through comprehensive endocrine evaluation, targeted treatments for adrenal disorders, blood pressure management, electrolyte correction, and regular monitoring. Work with endocrinologists.

Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.

Understanding results

Results show aldosterone levels compared to normal ranges. Elevated levels may indicate primary aldosteronism or other adrenal disorders requiring further evaluation and specialized treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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