Aldosterone
| Test Name | Aldosterone |
| Alternate Name(s) |
Aldosterone Supine Aldosterone Upright Aldosterone/ Renin Ratio |
| Laboratory Module | Lab |
| Ordering Mnemonic |
ALDOST SUP ALDOST UP ALDOSTRENR |
| Specimen Type |
Serum |
| Collection Container | 1 SST yellow |
| Container Information |  |
| Collection Information | Separate ASAP |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 10 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
ALDOSTERONE SUPINE
ALDOSTERONE UPRIGHT Aldosterone following Saline Suppression Test (or other confirmatory Procedure): Collect sample at the end of the procedure. This sample can be collected at any time of the day.
Aldosterone / Renin Ratio Collect samples in the morning before 10:00am Minimum time before collection in UPRIGHT position (standing, walking or sitting) is 2 hours. If patient has been standing or walking, have them sit for 5-15 minutes before collection |
| Storage and Transport | Specimen Requirements: Aliquot and freeze immediately |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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