Test Entry - Detail

Aldosterone

General

Clinical Use:

Availability:

Samples are tested Monday-Friday.

Code:

ALD

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Deliver sample to laboratory as soon as possible.

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Reference Interval:

Reference Intervals      Aldosterone (pmol/L)    Renin (mU/L)     Aldo/Renin Ratio
0 - 1w                   <5000                   10 - 500   
1w - 2y                  300 - 1500              5 - 100     
2y - 10y                 100 - 800               5 - 60      
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> 10y           Erect :  60 - 980                4 - 46           <50
> 10y           Supine:  < 650                   3 - 40           <50

Collection Requirements

Container:

EDTA (LAVENDER),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

2mL

Collection Instructions:

Dedicated sample required.
If Supine/Erect Aldosterone requested:
Erect = Standing for 30 minutes and Supine = Lying down for 30 minutes.
Please record erect or supine duration on request form.
If dexamethasone suppression test requested and dexamethasone dose already taken, collect sample for dexamethasone suppression test first and schedule the aldosterone in 1 week.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample.

Minimum Assay Volume:

1mL

Stability:

7 days chilled; 2 months frozen

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send separated sample frozen on dry ice.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Special Chemistry	Biochemistry	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 2830

Last Updated : 10-09-2024 11:15