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Aldosterone, Serum

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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