- ALDS
Aldosterone, Serum
Specimen:
Test Code
ALDS
Specimen Name
Aldosterone, Serum
Collect
1-SST
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum Frozen
Special Handling
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). Refer to the Additional Technical Information for specific patient preparation recommendations. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Rejection Criteria
EDTA plasma.
Stability
Ambient 8 hours; Refrigerated 5 days; Frozen 30 days
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
2-3 days
CPT Codes
- 82088
Components
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Additional Information
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