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 | Specialty Core (UMMC-East Bank) |
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