Aldosterone Serum Test - Book at Affordable Cost

Aldosterone (ALD) or serum aldosterone test is used to determine the amount of ALD present in your body. The adrenal glands produce ALD, which is a hormone. ALD helps regulate blood pressure and the levels of salt and potassium in your blood which help stabilize the number of fluids in your body and keep nerves and muscles working correctly. 

When ALD levels are abnormally high or low, it may indicate the presence of a significant health condition.

Why done? 

• ALD tests are commonly used to:
• To diagnose primary or secondary aldosteronism.
• Help in diagnoses of adrenal deficiency 
• To detect adrenal gland tumours.
• To Find the source of hypertension.
• To detect Cushing syndrome, which happens in the case of low aldosterone Level.

Procedure

You'll have blood extracted from an arm vein. The amount of ALD in your blood varies according to your position. You may be tested in each of these positions.

How does one prepare for the test? 

Avoid the below Medications for 24 hours

• BP drugs
• Heart drugs
• Estrogen and progesterone Drugs.
• Diluent (water pills)
• Anti-ulcer drugs

Avoid salty meals for two weeks before your test: chips, pretzels, canned soup, soy sauce, and bacon. Ask your Lab Technician whether you need to adjust your medications or diet.

Required Documents for Aldosterone Serum

• Doctor prescription. 
• A copy of a valid government ID.

After Care

No particular type of care is required.

Cost of Aldosterone Serum Test in Delhi

The aldosterone serum test price varies INR 1000 to INR 3000 by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.