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18-Hydroxycorticosterone

18-Hydroxycorticosterone

Explanation: 18-Hydroxycorticosterone is a steroid hormone made by adrenal glands (small organs above the kidneys). It is an important hormone that regulates salt and water balance in the body. 

Test Purpose: Measuring this hormone can provide valuable information about how the adrenal glands are functioning, particularly in cases of high blood pressure that might be caused by adrenal problems; help diagnose specific types of primary aldosteronism (a condition with excess aldosterone production)

Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, ARUP Laboratories

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