Aldosterone, LC/MS, Eight Specimens | Casandra.ai

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Aldosterone, LC/MS, Eight Specimens | Casandra.ai

Casandra

Casandra Test Code LC09164Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab LabcorpLab Test ID 010848CPT Code 82088

Aldosterone, LC/MS, Eight Specimens

Clinical Use

Use

This test is used for measuring aldosterone levels in the blood across multiple time points to assess adrenal gland function, particularly in cases where hyperaldosteronism is suspected. It can assist in the diagnosis of conditions such as primary aldosteronism, Cushing's syndrome, and other disorders affecting aldosterone production.

Special Instructions

Not provided.

Limitations

The test results may be influenced by factors such as stress, diet, posture, and medications that affect aldosterone levels. Blood pressure medications and diuretics can significantly alter aldosterone measurements. Variation in collection times or failure to adhere to specific collection procedures may affect the accuracy of the results.

Test Details

Methodology

Mass Spectrometry

Biomarkers

Aldosterone

Analyte

Aldosterone #1

Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

Aldosterone #2

Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

Aldosterone #3

Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

Aldosterone #4

Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

Aldosterone #5

Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

Aldosterone #6

Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

Aldosterone #7

Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

Aldosterone #8

Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

LOINC Codes

Order Codes

27988-5 - Aldost BS SerPl-mCnc
46963-5 - Tube # SerPlBld
43604-8 - Aldost sp1 p chal SerPl-mCnc
27849-9 - Aldost sp2 p chal SerPl-mCnc
16147-1 - Aldost sp3 p chal SerPl-mCnc
16148-9 - Aldost sp4 p chal SerPl-mCnc
16149-7 - Aldost sp5 p chal SerPl-mCnc
16329-5 - Aldost sp6 p chal SerPl-mCnc
16330-3 - Aldost sp7 p chal SerPl-mCnc

Result Codes

27988-5 - Aldost BS SerPl-mCnc
46963-5 - Tube # SerPlBld
43604-8 - Aldost sp1 p chal SerPl-mCnc
27849-9 - Aldost sp2 p chal SerPl-mCnc
16147-1 - Aldost sp3 p chal SerPl-mCnc
16148-9 - Aldost sp4 p chal SerPl-mCnc
16149-7 - Aldost sp5 p chal SerPl-mCnc
16329-5 - Aldost sp6 p chal SerPl-mCnc
16330-3 - Aldost sp7 p chal SerPl-mCnc

Result Turnaround Time

3-5 days

Related Documents

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Lab test overview

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Whole Blood

Volume

Not provided

Minimum Volume

Not provided

Collection Instructions

Collect blood at specified intervals following treatment with a drug or other intervention. Contact clinician prior to collection to confirm protocol.

Patient Preparation

Patients should follow prescribed treatment or medication protocol prior to testing.

Storage Instructions

Specimens should be processed and stored as per laboratory guidelines to ensure stability until testing.

Causes for Rejection

Improper labeling, insufficient volume, wrong collection times.