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Investigation of primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (eg, renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter syndrome) in conjunction with urine sodium levels
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
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ALDU | Aldosterone, U | Yes | Yes |
NAU | Sodium, U | Yes | Yes |
ALDU: Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
NAU: Potentiometric, Indirect Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)