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Notification Type
Back ALDOSTERONE, 24 HOUR URINE | |
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| Test Code:S080 | Specimen Collection:Urine |
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| Collection Notes:*Preservative required. Collect urine with 10g boric acid added to maintain specimen pH below 7.5. The total 24-hour volume in mL must be recorded on the container and requisition. If specimen is kept refrigerated during collection, then the preservative may be added after collection. | |
| Clinical Utility:Aldosterone determination is useful to diagnose and evaluate patients with edematous states, primary aldosteronism, and certain fluid and electrolyte disorders. | |
| CPT Code:82088 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:*Urine, 5 mL aliquot Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 28 Days Frozen 27 Days | |