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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)

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel
 

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
 

EPIC Code

LAB557

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

Methodology

Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
 

Test Alias

Serum aldosterone

CPT Coding

82088

LOINC

1763-2