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what the risks are an aldosterone test measures the amount, aldosterone in serum, blood, adult, child, blood is drawn, a vein, the elbow, the hand, puncture site is cleaned, antiseptic, an elastic band, around the upper arm to apply pressure, vein to swell, blood, a needle is inserted, vein, blood is collected in an air-tight vial, a syringe, band is removed, restore circulation, once the blood has been collected, needle is removed, puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding, in infants, young children, area is cleansed, antiseptic, punctured, a sharp needle, a lancet, blood collected, pipette, small glass tube, on a slide, onto a test strip, into a small container, a bandage applied, puncture site, any bleeding, doctor, provide instructions on dietary, supplemental salt intake, prior to testing, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, the needle is inserted to draw blood, feel moderate pain, others feel only a prick, stinging sensation, some throbbing, this test is performed to investigate hard-to-control blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, certain fluid, electrolyte disorders, aldosterone, hormone released by the adrenal glands, the complex mechanism used by the body to regulate blood pressure, aldosterone, main sodium-retaining hormone, adrenal gland, increases the reabsorption of sodium, water, the excretion of potassium, in the distal tubules, the kidneys, action raises blood pressure, blood aldosterone levels, combined, blood tests, plasma renin activity, provocative tests, captopril test, intravenous saline infusion test, acth infusion test, diagnosis over-, under-production, the hormone, lying down, 2 to 16 ng/dl, upright, 5 to 41 ng/dl, normal value ranges, among different laboratories, ng/dl = nanograms per deciliter, greater-than-normal levels of aldosterone, primary hyperaldosteronism, rare, bartter syndrome, extremely rare, secondary hyperaldosteronism from cardiac, kidney disease, cushing's syndrome, rare, very low sodium diet, pregnancy, lower-than-normal levels of aldosterone, addison's disease, rare, very high sodium diet, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism, excessive bleeding, fainting, feeling lightheaded, hematoma, blood accumulating under the skin, infection, a slight risk, the skin is broken, multiple punctures to locate veins, factors, affect aldosterone measurements include strenuous exercise, acute stress, dietary salt intake, many medications, influence aldosterone levels, diuretics, lithium, calcium channel blockers, ace inhibitors, propranolol, nsaids, heparin, veins, arteries vary in size, obtaining a blood sample.