Urine aldosterone

The main product after aldosterone degradation is tetrahydroaldosterone, which is excreted from the urine. The secretion of aldosterone has a night-to-night secretion rhythm similar to cortisol, which is high in the morning and low in the night, and is also regulated by the renin-angiotensin system and blood dielectric. Aldosterone is an important hormone that maintains the body's moisture and electrolyte balance. Basic Information Specialist classification: urinary examination classification: urine / kidney function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Reduced in adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, 17-alpha hydroxylase deficiency, excessive deoxycorticosterone secretion, 11-hydroxylase deficiency, Liddell syndrome, Turner syndrome. Normal value: Urinary aldosterone: 2.7-44.3nmol/24h Above normal: Increased in primary aldosteronism and secondary aldosteronism, nephrotic syndrome, hemorrhage, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, idiopathic edema, orthostatic hypertension, adrenal tumors, adrenal medulla hyperplasia, pregnancy Eclampsia, renal tubular acidosis, congenital hyperaldosteronism, 21-hydroxylase deficiency, Bartter syndrome, and the like. negative: Positive: Tips: Do not exercise vigorously, maintain a good diet and work. The middle part of the urine is taken for inspection. Normal value 2.7 to 44.3 nmol / 24 h. Clinical significance Abnormal result Reduced in adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, 17-alpha hydroxylase deficiency, excessive deoxycorticosterone secretion, 11-hydroxylase deficiency, Liddell syndrome, Turner syndrome. Increased in primary aldosteronism and secondary aldosteronism, nephrotic syndrome, hemorrhage, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, idiopathic edema, orthostatic hypertension, adrenal tumors, adrenal medulla hyperplasia, pregnancy Eclampsia, renal tubular acidosis, congenital hyperaldosteronism, 21-hydroxylase deficiency, Bartter syndrome, and the like. People who need to be tested People with high blood pressure, heart failure, and cirrhosis. High results may be diseases: nephrotic syndrome, aldosteronism in children Before the test: Do not exercise vigorously, maintain a good diet and rest. At the time of examination: a part of the urine is discharged first to wash away the bacteria remaining in the urethra and the anterior urethra, and then the middle part of the urine is taken for inspection. Inspection process The urine of the subject is collected and detected by chemical methods. Not suitable for the crowd no. Adverse reactions and risks no.

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