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Aldosterone and renin tests are used to evaluate whether the adrenal glands are producing appropriate amounts of aldosterone and to distinguish between the potential causes of excess or deficiency.
Aldosterone stimulates the cells of the kidney to increase their reabsorption of sodium and water to maintain blood volume and pressure. Hormones. The kidneys maintain a small but important endocrine function by producing the hormones calcitriol and erythropoietin. 1  Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D in the body.