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
- Blood should be obtained in seated position in the morning without venous stasis (release tourniquet after venipuncture and wait 5 seconds before withdrawing blood).
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: May 30, 2026 @ 9:13 am
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