Aldosterone

Test Code: TD_4201

CPT Code(s): 82088

$53

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Aldosterone

Methodology

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Rejection Criteria

EDTA (lavender top) plasma
Gross hemolysis
Icteric
Lipemic

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

After separation from cells:
8 hours room temperature
5 days refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Collection Instructions

1 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum. Freeze.
Note: collect sample midmorning after patient has been sitting, standing or walking for at least 2 hours and seated for 5-15 minutes.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Freeze.

Aldosterone

$53

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Test Includes

Methodology

Rejection Criteria

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Minimum Volume

Sample Stability

Transport Temperature

Collection Instructions

Alternative Specimen

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