Aldosterone, Urine
| Sunquest Code: | UALDOS | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB354 | Epic Name: | Aldosterone Urine |
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| Test Includes: | Urine creatinine, aldosterone | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 2-5 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Urine must be refrigerated during collection. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, 24 hour collection |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire 24 hour collection; analysis requires 0.5 mL |
| Container: | 3 L plastic jug |
| Collection Instructions: | Urine must be refrigerated during collection. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Mix collection well before aliquot is taken. Aliquot 4 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in freezer. Record total volume and duration on the request form. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 4 hours at room temperature; 5 days refrigerated (with preservative); 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 70480 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
1.28-28.1 ug/d
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| Use: | Measurement of serum/plasma Aldosterone is generally most useful. |
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