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what the risks are aldosterone, urine, 24-hour urinary aldosterone excretion rate test measures the amount, aldosterone eliminated, in the urine, the blood aldosterone test, a 24-hour urine sample is needed, to discontinue drugs, interfere, on day 1, urinate, toilet, get up, afterwards, collect all urine, special container, the next 24 hours, on day 2, urinate, container, get up, cap the container, in the refrigerator, a cool place, collection period, label the container, time of completion, infants, thoroughly wash the area around the urethra, open a urine collection bag, a plastic bag, an adhesive paper on one end, place it on the infant, males, entire penis, in the bag, adhesive attached, skin, females, bag, over the labia, diaper, usual over the secured bag, take a couple of attempts, lively infants, displace the bag, causing the specimen to be absorbed by the diaper, infant, checked frequently, bag changed, infant has urinated, bag, urine is drained, container, transport, deliver it, upon completion, lab analyzes the sample, aldosterone, no special preparation is necessary, collection is taken, infant, a couple of extra collection bags necessary, test involves only normal urination, no discomfort, test evaluates the excretion of aldosterone, in the urine, aldosterone, hormone secreted by the adrenal gland which acts on the kidney to regulate salt, potassium balance, normal values range from 6 to 25 mcg/24 hours, depends on the amount, sodium excreted by the body, greater the amount, sodium, lower the level of aldosterone, normal value ranges, among different laboratories, mcg/24 hr = micrograms per 24 hours, greater than normal levels of aldosterone, conn's syndrome, aldosterone-secreting adenoma, bilateral adrenal hyperplasia, primary aldosteronism, secondary aldosteronism, due to a variety of causes, diuretic abuse, laxative abuse, cirrhosis, heart failure, lower than normal levels, indicate addison's disease, no risks, results questionable, renal function is not normal, nonpharmacological factors, affect aldosterone measurements, strenuous exercise, acute stress, high-, low-sodium diet, pregnancy, drugs, increase aldosterone measurements, lithium, spironolactone, verapamil, drugs, decrease aldosterone measurements, ace inhibitors, nsaids, ranitidine, propranolol.