ALDS
Aldosterone
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3274
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Spironolactone (Aldactone) should be discontinued for 4 to 6 weeks before testing. The plasma renin activity cannot be interpreted if the patient is being treated with spironolactone.
Container Type:
Plain red top tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.2 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. See Renin-Aldosterone Studies for detailed instructions. 2. The recommended collection time is 8 a.m., after the patient is active for approximately
2 hours. Try to collect the specimen as close to that time as possible and no later than 10 a.m.
3. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 30 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 4 days
CPT Codes:
82088 - Aldosterone (EAP 30020917)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
3-6 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges