24 Hrs Urinary Aldosterone Test in UAE

24 Hrs Urinary Aldosterone test in Dubai and across the UAE to evaluate adrenal hormone activity. This specialized test helps diagnose primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome), a common but often overlooked cause of high blood pressure. It measures aldosterone excretion over 24 hours for accurate assessment. Results available within 2–4 days.

Overview

The 24-Hour Urinary Aldosterone test measures the total amount of aldosterone — a hormone produced by the adrenal glands — excreted in your urine over a full day. Aldosterone regulates sodium and potassium balance and blood pressure. Elevated levels may indicate primary hyperaldosteronism, a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much aldosterone, leading to hypertension and low potassium. This 24-hour test is more accurate than a single blood test. Results are typically available within 2–4 business days.

Why You Need This Test

• Diagnose primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome) — a treatable cause of high blood pressure.
• Evaluate patients with resistant hypertension (high BP despite multiple medications).
• Investigate low potassium levels (hypokalemia) without clear cause.
• Assess unexplained muscle weakness, cramps, or fatigue.
• Follow-up after abnormal blood aldosterone or renin results.
• Monitor patients with known adrenal adenoma or hyperplasia.
• Available with home urine collection kit across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and all Emirates.

Symptoms & Risk Factors

Common Symptoms

• High blood pressure that’s difficult to control
• Muscle weakness or cramps (due to low potassium)
• Fatigue or tiredness without clear cause
• Excessive thirst or frequent urination
• Headaches or palpitations

Risk Factors

• High blood pressure before age 40
• Low blood potassium (hypokalemia)
• Family history of adrenal disorders or early-onset hypertension
• Adrenal mass detected on CT or MRI
• Long-term use of diuretics (especially potassium-wasting types)
• Obstructive sleep apnea or metabolic syndrome

How the Test Works

Aldosterone controls sodium retention and potassium excretion in the kidneys. The 24-hour urinary aldosterone test provides a reliable measure of total daily hormone excretion, unaffected by short-term fluctuations.

• Step 1 — Kit delivery: receive a urine container (with or without preservative) and instructions.
• Step 2 — Collection: discard your first morning urine, then collect all urine over the next 24 hours, ending with the first void the next morning.
• Step 3 — Storage: keep the container refrigerated (2–8°C) throughout the collection.
• Step 4 — Return: deliver or ship the sample to the lab.
• Step 5 — Results: delivered securely within 2–4 business days.

This test is essential for diagnosing hormonal causes of high blood pressure.

Sample Type

• We take: A complete 24-hour urine collection
• Minimum volume: 20 mL (but full 24-hour collection is required)
• Container: provided plastic jug (may contain preservative)
• How it’s collected: collect all urine passed over 24 hours in one container
• Storage: must be kept refrigerated (2–8°C) during collection
• Note: incomplete or improperly stored samples may be rejected

Risks & Safety

• No physical risks — non-invasive urine collection.
• Minimal inconvenience due to 24-hour collection process.
• No pain or side effects associated with the test.
• Safe for adults and older children.

Result Interpretation

Normal Range

• Normal: 2–25 mcg/24hr (lab-dependent)
• Levels may vary based on sodium intake, posture, and medications

Elevated Levels

• May indicate:
  • Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome)
  • Adrenal adenoma or hyperplasia
  • Renin-independent aldosterone production

Low Levels

• May suggest:
  • Secondary hypoaldosteronism (e.g., adrenal insufficiency)
  • Medication effects (spironolactone, amiloride, ACE inhibitors)
  • High sodium intake suppressing aldosterone

Consequences if Untreated

• Uncontrolled high blood pressure increasing risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage.
• Chronic low potassium leading to muscle damage, arrhythmias, or paralysis.
• Heart enlargement or heart failure over time.
• Progressive kidney damage due to long-term hypertension.

Factors Affecting Test Results

• Sodium intake: low salt diet increases aldosterone; high salt suppresses it.
• Medications: diuretics, spironolactone, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors.
• Posture: standing increases aldosterone vs. lying down.
• Incomplete collection: leads to falsely low results.
• Pregnancy: naturally increases aldosterone.
• Stress or illness: can temporarily elevate levels.

FAQs

Limitations

• Requires **accurate 24-hour collection** — incomplete samples lead to false results.
• Must be interpreted alongside plasma aldosterone, renin, potassium, and sodium.
• Not a standalone diagnostic — part of a larger hormonal evaluation.
• Home collection requires refrigeration — warming can degrade the sample.
• Medications and diet must be carefully managed before testing.

Book Your 24 Hrs Urinary Aldosterone Test Today

Don’t ignore resistant high blood pressure — get accurate answers for hormonal causes.

• Home Collection Kit Included (Delivered to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah)
• Fast, Accurate, Confidential Results in 2–4 Days
• Price: AED 500
• ✅ Certified Labs | Endocrinology-Grade Testing
• 📦 Free Kit Delivery & Return
• 🔒 Secure Reporting