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Aldosterone LCMS, Serum
MessageInstructions for suppression/stimulation tests that involve serum aldosterone measurement can be found in the Endocrine Appendix. Also refer to this appendix for instruction on multiple specimen testing.
Test Code
004374
CPT Codes
82088
Preferred Specimen
Serum OR plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Instructions
If tube other than gel-barrier is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Transport Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temp: 3 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday - 1st shift
