Journal article
Laboratory challenges in primary aldosteronism screening and diagnosis
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The laboratory has a critical role to play in the screening and diagnosis of primary aldosteronism. This review highlights some of the important analytical considerations and the new developments in the determination of aldosterone and renin.
METHODS: The review considered the published literature and clinical practice guidelines in the area of primary aldosteronism.
Authors
Rehan M; Raizman JE; Cavalier E; Don-Wauchope AC; Holmes DT
Journal
Clinical Biochemistry, Vol. 48, No. 6, pp. 377–387
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
4 2015
DOI
10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2015.01.003
ISSN
0009-9120