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Test Code ALDS Aldosterone

Important Note

The combined aldosterone/renin tests are preferred when screening for hyperaldosteronism.

Additional Codes

70015

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST (Serum Separator Tube)

Collection Instructions

Blood should be obtained in seated position in the morning without venous stasis (release tourniquet after venipuncture and wait at least 5 seconds before withdrawing blood).  

Collection Volume

3.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.5 mL

Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Rejection Criteria

EDTA plasma
 

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 month
 

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday
 

Test Alias

Serum aldosterone

CPT Coding

82088

EPIC Code

LAB557

Methodology

Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
 

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel
 

Transport

Refrigerated. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Turn Around Time

2-3 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

LOINC

1763-2