Aldosterone
Label Mnemonic: | ALDU |
Epic code: | LAB354 |
Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Urine More information
Specimen
Instructions:
Refrigerate during 24 hr collection in plastic container.
Minimum:
Adult Preferred Minimum: 4 mL
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL
Turn Around
Time:
2-5 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Components Reference Intervals Aldosterone, Urine 1.2-2.8 μg/d Creatinine (24-hour) Male 3-8 years: 140-700 mg/d 9-12 years: 300-1300 mg/d 13-17 years: 500-2300 mg/d 18-50 years: 1000-2500 mg/d 51-80 years: 800-2100 mg/d 81 years and older: 600-2000 mg/d Female 3-8 years: 140-700 mg/d 9-12 years: 300-1300 mg/d 13-17 years: 400-1600 mg/d 18-50 years: 700-1600 mg/d 51-80 years: 500-1400 mg/d 81 years and older: 400-1300 mg/d
Comments:
24 hr collection. Refrigerate during collection storage and
submission to Pathology. pH will be adjusted in Specimen Control once
urine is submitted to Core Laboratory.
Submit collection dates and time on requisition.
Submit collection dates and time on requisition.
Methodology:
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT Code:
82088
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring Preservatives, Refrigeration or Special Containers
Urine Tests Requiring Preservatives, Refrigeration or Special Containers