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Test ID BLOD0148 Aldosterone with Tanner Stages

Specimen Type/Requirements

Red (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Lavender (EDTA) tube  -  plasma
Dark Green (Lithium heparin w/out gel) tube - plasma

Dark Green (Sodium heparin w.out gel) tube - plasma

 

Do not use gel barrier or serum separator tubes.


Draw upright samples at least 1/2 hr after patient sits up.

 

Affected by hemolysis.  Not affected by lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

 

Preferred Volume   1.0 mL  
Minimum Volume   0.25 mL  

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

3-5 days

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Performing Lab

Quest Chantilly

CPT

82088

Interface Build Information

 Result Code    Result Code Description  
 8755  Aldosterone

 

Stability/Transport

 

Room Temperature   4 days    
Refrigerated   7 days   Preferred for transport  
Frozen   28 days