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Quest Diagnostics Study Finds Screening Thresholds May Miss Half of Primary Aldosteronism Cases

PUBT·10/19/2026 11:58:19
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Quest Diagnostics Study Finds Screening Thresholds May Miss Half of Primary Aldosteronism Cases
  • Quest Diagnostics announced Oct. 19, 2026, that a study found current screening guidelines may miss earlier cases of primary aldosteronism.
  • Results published in Hypertension suggest broader diagnostic criteria could identify more patients with the hypertension-linked hormonal disorder.
  • Earlier detection could help clinicians intervene before long-term cardiovascular complications develop.
  • The retrospective study lacked confirmatory testing; prospective studies are needed to validate broader criteria.


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