| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry | ||||||
| Test Name: |
ALDOSTERONE, 24H - (U)
Test Code:
ALDU
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| Clinical Information: |
Description: Aldosterone is reported with urine sodium and creatinine.
Test Indications: Investigating primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (eg, renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter syndrome) in conjunction with urine sodium levels.
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| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
Similar lab approved leak-proof containers acceptable.
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| Specimen Required: |
Urine: 10.0 mL
Collection Information: Collect urine over a 24-hour period in a container with no preservative. Collection container must be stored refrigerated (not frozen) during collection.
PB110-50-01ENG Patient Brochure 24 Hour Urine Collection
Specimen Stability: Refrigerated: 5 days Frozen: 4 weeks at -20oC or 18 months at -80°C |
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| Referral: |
Urine: 10.0 mL
Shipping & Storage: Store and ship frozen.
Testing Laboratory (MB): Send specimen to Health Sciences Centre - MS5
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| Reference Values: |
Method of Analysis: DiaSorin Chemiluminescence |
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| Availability: |
Within 1 Week
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| More Information: |
Interpretation & Assay Interferences: The assay is not affected by concentrations of bilirubin up to 40 mg/dL, hemoglobin up to 600 mg/dL, or triglycerides up to 3000 mg/dL.
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