Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Red Top
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered
- Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
- Patient Prep: Collect midmorning after patient has been sitting, standing or walking for at least 2 hours and seated for 5-15 minutes.
Refer to the Additional Technical Information for specific patient preparation recommendations.
Rejection Criteria
- Plasma
Stability
Ambient: 8 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 5 Day(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 82088
Components
- 91012 - ALDOSTERONE
Last Updated: December 11, 2024 @ 10:13 am
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