LabwiseAldosteroneng/dL
Aldosterone is the adrenal hormone that tells the kidneys to hold onto sodium and water, raising blood pressure.
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What Aldosterone measures
Aldosterone is the adrenal hormone that tells the kidneys to hold onto sodium and water, raising blood pressure.
If your Aldosterone is low
Aldosterone below the range is commonly associated with high salt intake, reduced adrenal activity or some medications.
Commonly associated with
- High salt intake
- Reduced adrenal activity
- Medications
- Lying down before the draw
If your Aldosterone is high
Aldosterone above the range is commonly associated with low salt intake, dehydration, diuretics or the adrenal glands making it independently; it is read together with renin.
Commonly associated with
- Low salt intake or dehydration
- Diuretic medication
- Adrenal source
- Upright posture before the draw
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 – 30 ng/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your aldosterone is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Aldosterone, Serum, Aldosterone, Plasma, Aldosterone, LC/MS
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.