Aldosterone, 24-Hour Urine
Order Name
ALDOS 24 U
Test Number: 3808350
Revision Date 12/09/2022
Test Number: 3808350
Revision Date 12/09/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Aldosterone, 24-Hour Urine
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Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10 mL (1.0 mL ) | Urine, 24-hour | 24 hour Urine Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 1.0 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Plastic urine container with no preservative Container Detail: No Preserv Specimen Storage: Refrigerate Specimen Collection: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning) into the plastic urine container. Screw the lid on securely. Transport the specimen promptly to the laboratory. Container MUST be labeled with patient's full name, date and time collection started, and date and time collection finished. pH must be 4 to 8. Special Instructions: Instructions for suppression/stimulation tests that involve serum aldosterone measurement can be found in the Endocrine Dynamic Testing Appendix. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 9 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 004291 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 004291 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82088 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |