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HelpTest Code ALDOS Aldosterone
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST or Red top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, separate serum from cells and transfer to an aliquot tube. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 5 days, Frozen 30 days
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
CPT(s)
82088
Cerner Order Code
ALDOS
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 Days