Test Code LAB557 Aldosterone, Serum
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