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Aldosterone

Test Code:

XU0009

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Gel separator tube (Adult)

Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
3 - 5 mL
Minimum serum volume: 1.5 mL

Blood specimen should be drawn between 8am to 10am (after the patient is active for 2 hours) and no later than 10 am.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Spin down and separate serum within 2 hours of receiving the specimen and refrigerate till the next transport.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

1 month

Reference Value(s)

17-154 ng/dL*
31 days-11 months:
6.5-86 ng/dL*
1-10 years:
≤ 40 ng/dL (supine)*
≤ 124 ng/dL (upright)*
≥ 11 years
≤ 21 ng/dL (AM peripheral vein specimen)

*Reference: Loeuille GA, Racadot A, Vasseur P, Vandewalle B: Blood and urinary aldosterone levels in normal neonates, infants and children. Pediatrie 1981;36:335-344 Reference: Loeuille GA, Racadot A, Vasseur P, Vandewalle B: Blood and urinary aldosterone levels in normal neonates, infants and children. Pediatrie 1981;36:335-344

Testing Laboratory Location

NRL

Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester

Contact Number

6394 1352

Day and Time Performed

Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Change History Notes

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