Aldosterone 30 Minute

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR70275Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 0070016CPT Code 82088

Aldosterone 30 Minute

Also known as: ALDO 30

Clinical Use

Order Test

Use

The Aldosterone 30 Minute test is commonly used in aldosterone stimulation testing. It is particularly utilized in the diagnostic workup for conditions such as primary aldosteronism and adrenal insufficiency, providing valuable information about aldosterone secretion levels following a specified stimulation protocol. This aids healthcare providers in assessing the function of the adrenal glands and diagnosing potential hormone disorders.

Special Instructions

Patients should collect the specimen midmorning after sitting, standing, or walking for at least 2 hours and seating for 5-15 minutes. Additional technical specifications and guidelines from the Endocrine Society concerning patient preparation and medications for hypertension control are available and should be consulted to ensure accurate results, specifically avoiding factors that might lead to false-positive or false-negative aldosterone-renin ratio (ARR) results.

Limitations

This test may produce inaccurate results if not conducted with the recommended patient preparations. Factors influencing sample handling, collection timing, and the presence of certain medications could result in interference, potentially skewing the aldosterone-renin ratio and affecting the diagnostic conclusions for conditions like primary aldosteronism.

Test Details

FDA Approved

New York Approved

Methodology

Immunoassay (CLIA)

Biomarkers

Aldosterone

Analyte

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

LOINC Codes

Order Codes

15346-0

Result Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

ARUP Standard Transport Tube

Collection Instructions

Collect midmorning after patient has been sitting, standing or walking for at least 2 hours and seated for 5-15 minutes. Use a Serum Separator Tube (SST) or Plain Red tube.