Aldosterone, Serum
Order Name
ALDOS SER
Test Number: 3800325
Revision Date 02/24/2024
Test Number: 3800325
Revision Date 02/24/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Aldosterone, Serum
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 1763-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (1 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (1 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 1 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Specimen Collection: If tube other than gel-barrier is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Special Instructions: Instructions for suppression/stimulation tests that involve serum aldosterone measurement can be found in the online Endocrine Appendices: Dexamethasone Suppression and ACTH Stimulation. Also, refer to the online Endocrine Appendix: Multiple-specimen Test Specimen Stability: Ambient: 3 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 7 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 004374 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82088 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |