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Aldosterone

Order Code
14480
CPT
82088
Test Details
Synonyms

Aldosterone Level, Aldosterone Concentration (PAC)

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Wednesday and Friday

Test Overview

Measures the adrenal hormone aldosterone in blood, used to investigate hypertension and electrolyte imbalances. Elevated serum aldosterone (with low renin) suggests primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome), a treatable cause of high blood pressure​

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 5 days
Frozen 28 days
Order Code
14480
CPT
82088
Test Details
Synonyms

Aldosterone Level, Aldosterone Concentration (PAC)

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Wednesday and Friday

Test Overview

Measures the adrenal hormone aldosterone in blood, used to investigate hypertension and electrolyte imbalances. Elevated serum aldosterone (with low renin) suggests primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome), a treatable cause of high blood pressure​

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 5 days
Frozen 28 days