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Test Code LAB557 Aldosterone, Serum

Important Note

For patients <21 years old, please order Aldosterone (Pediatrics Only) LAB94032

Reporting Title

Aldosterone, Serum

Methodology

DiaSorin Liaison Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

This quantitative assay is useful in the investigation of patients with suspected Primary Aldosteronism (PA, Conn's Syndrome), Secondary Aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter's syndrome), and Hypoaldosteronism.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Gold SST

Acceptable: Red Top Tube- Centrifuge and send a minimum of 0.5 ml of serum refrigerated.

 

Specimen Stability

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Special Container

Serum

Refrigerated (preferred)

5 days

 

 

Frozen 

4 weeks

 

Reference Values

Patients ≥ 21 years of age: 0-39 ng/dL

Reference range is based on an upright a.m. collection from normal, fasting aldults.

Day(s) Performed

Monday-Friday- Continously

Saturday & Sunday - Day shift

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82088