Back to Test DirectoryR163 : Aldosterone, 24-Hour Urine
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Aldosterone, 24HR Urine
Methodology:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Clinical Utility:
Aldosterone, 24-Hour Urine - Aldosterone is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Patients with primary hyperaldosteronism exhibit hypokalemia, hypertension, and low direct renin concentrations.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
R163-7
Turnaround Time:
5-11 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
6 mL Urine Container - 24hr
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine Container - 24hr | 1 | Freeze, Refrigerate, Room Temp | 28 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
U24: Discard first morning sample, then collect all urines after for 24 hrs, on completion label with collection time and patient's name; record total volume on Requisition
Specimen Comment:
Record 24-hour urine volume on test requisition and urine vial. Refrigerate during and after collection.Reference ranges do not apply to random urine samples.
Reject Criteria: Urine collected with HCl
Reject Criteria: Urine collected with HCl
Alternative Specimen:
Urine Tube 24 hour, Urine Cup 24 hour
Billing:
CPT Codes:
82088 x 1
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