---
title: Aldosterone Test
type: test
id: aldosterone
url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/aldosterone-test"
price_usd: 61.99
lab_fee_usd: 6
all_in_usd: 67.99
cpt: 82088
category: Hormones
sample: Blood draw
fasting_required: false
results_in: "3–5 business days"
labs:
  - Quest
  - Labcorp
orderable: true
reviewed_at: 2026-09-14
order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=aldosterone-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown"
---

# Aldosterone Test

> Measures the hormone that regulates blood pressure and electrolyte balance, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $61.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price | $61.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($67.99 all-in for this test alone) |
| CPT code | 82088 |
| Sample | Blood draw |
| Fasting | Not required |
| Results | 3–5 business days |
| Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp |
| Biomarkers measured | 1 |
| Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed |
| Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) |

## What does the Aldosterone test tell you?

Measures the hormone that regulates blood pressure and electrolyte balance.

Aldosterone is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a central role in regulating blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium balance. Elevated aldosterone (hyperaldosteronism) is a treatable but often overlooked cause of resistant hypertension, while low levels can indicate adrenal insufficiency. This test is especially important for patients with high blood pressure that does not respond well to standard medications.

**Clinical use:** Hormone testing measures the chemical messengers that regulate energy, mood, sex drive, weight, and reproduction — helping pinpoint imbalances that cause a wide range of symptoms.

## Who should order it?

Anyone with unexplained fatigue, mood changes, libido changes, weight changes, irregular cycles, or considering hormone replacement therapy.

## Biomarkers measured

- [Aldosterone](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/aldosterone)

## Price by lab

| Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Quest Diagnostics | $61.99 | $67.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) |
| Labcorp | $78.99 | $84.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) |

Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added.

## How much does a Aldosterone test cost?

A Aldosterone test costs $61.99 at TestWell — $67.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the closest equivalent lists at $89.00 at Quest Health and $139.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026; see the notes on how the products differ). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $180.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.

| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $61.99 | $67.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $89.00 | $89.00 | Aldosterone with renin at both · [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/primary-aldosteronism-test/13817M.html) |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $139.00 | $139.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/aldosterone-renin-ratio-test) |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $180.00 | $180.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |

Lab test codes: Quest test code 17181 · Labcorp test no. 004354.

## How do you prepare?

No fasting required. Discuss any blood pressure medications with your provider before testing, as some can affect results.

## Related conditions

- Endocrine disorder (E34.9)
- Hormonal imbalance (E34.9)


## Common questions about the Aldosterone test

### How long do Aldosterone results take?

Most Aldosterone results are available in 3–5 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal.

### What sample is collected for the Aldosterone?

Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available.

### How much does the Aldosterone cost without insurance?

On TestWell, the Aldosterone is $61.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $79. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $180 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price.

### Do I need to fast before the Aldosterone?

No fasting required for the Aldosterone. No fasting required. Discuss any blood pressure medications with your provider before testing, as some can affect results.

### Where can I get the Aldosterone done?

The Aldosterone is available at Quest and Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you.

## How to order

1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=aldosterone-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown
2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA.
3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email.
4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites.
5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 3–5 business days with reference ranges and flags.

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Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md

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Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.
