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Leaflets about sample collections

Blood Tests for Aldosterone and Renin

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Collecting a 24 Hour Urine Sample

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Collecting a Random Urine Sample

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Collecting a Stool (faeces) Sample

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Collecting saliva in salivette tubes at home

To test for levels of cortisol. Information for patients, relatives and carers

Collection pack for Random Urine Catecholamines

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Preparing for a Blood Test

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Sweat Tests

Information for people who have been referred for a sweat test. In addition, it explains what the results may mean and how you can get the results of your test

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