Expected Turnaround Time
5 - 10 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum or plasma, frozen
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
Collection
Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Submit specimen in a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Freeze. Stable at room temperature for one day. Stable refrigerated for seven days. Stable frozen for one year.
Test Details
Methodology
High-pressure liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS)
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500467 | Aldosterone LCMS, Endo Sci | 500468 | Aldosterone, Serum | ng/dL | 1763-2 |