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Test Code UALDO Aldosterone, Urine

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB354

Epic Description: ALDOSTERONE, URINE, 24 HOUR

Specimen Type

Urine, Timed

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Timed urine container with no preservative

 Entire timed urine collection Entire timed urine collection

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Refrigerate urine during and after collection. Measure timed urine and record volume and collection time on label.

Aliquot urine into a plastic vial. Freeze immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice. Store frozen if holding overnight.

Aliquot Requirements

Urine

Optimum 10.0 mL

Minimum 5.0 mL

Performing Lab

Sendout Lab

Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 70480

http://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0070480

Assay Frequency

Tuesday, Thursday, and Satuday

Routine Turnaround Time

3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Measure timed urine and record volume and collection time on label. Aliquot urine into a plastic vial. Freeze immediately. Store frozen if holding overnight.

CPT Code Information

82088

Patient Preparation

Refer to  Timed Urine Collection  instructions. Have patient note exact collection period on collection container.