Aldosterone Level, Aldosterone Concentration (PAC)
5 days
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Wednesday and Friday
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
Serum
0.5 mL
Red top tube or Gel barrier tube
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |