S817
| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
S817
Aldosterone
| Methodology: | Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: |
Patient Preparation: Collect midmorning after patient has been sitting, standing or walking for at least 2 hours and seated for 5-15 minutes. Refer to the Additional Technical Information for specific patient preparation recommendations.
Collect Serum Separator Tube (SST) or Plain Red - 0.5 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen. Unacceptable Conditions: EDTA plasma. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 month At Accu: Frozen: 1 week
Note: * This test is approved for all states. * |
| CPT Code(s): | 82088 |
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