Aldosterone, Serum
Abbrev Code: | ALDO | ||
Order Code: | LAB8081 | Order Name: | Aldosterone |
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 82088 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported twice a week. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel) |
Patient Preparation: | Collect mid-morning after patient has been sitting, standing or walking for at least 2 hours and seated for 5-15 minutes. |
Causes for Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic samples and samples containing particulate matter or microbial contamination. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store frozen. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at frozen temperature. |
Stability: | 5 days refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Liaison D) |
Interpretive
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The Liaison XL Aldosterone method is used. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. |
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