Test Code LAB10409 Aldosterone - Serum
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
aldos
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 1 month
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Upright: <3.0-39.2 ng/dL
Supine: <3.0-23.2 ng/dL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
2-4 days
CPT Codes
82088
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, heparin plasma.