Aldosterone Urine ALDOSTU
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Aldosterone, Urine |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Aldosterone, Urine |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Study of adrenocortical-renin-angiotensin system; adrenal cortical function test; evaluate renal hypertension; diagnose Conn syndrome (primary aldosteronism); evaluate hypokalemia with hypertension |
Specimen Type |
Urine |
Container |
24hr Ur No Preserv |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: 24 hr urine container no Preservative |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
Room temperature: 7 days |
Methodology |
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp |
CPT |
82088 |
PDM |
5900229 |
Result Interpretation• Pediatric:1,2
Post Florinef™ or IV saline supression 5 mcg/24 hours or less
Creatinine, 24 Hour Urine Age (g/24 h) <3 years: Not established 3-8 years: 0.10-0.80 9-12 years: 0.20-1.40 13-17 years: 0.40-1.90 >17 years: 0.50-2.15
TAT: 7 - 10 Days |
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Forms |
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