| Test Name: Aldosterone | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | |||
| PLS Test Code | ALD | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | 110 - 860 pmol/L | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 2 Weeks | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Weekly | Transport | |
| Special Requirements | Place on ice deliver to lab WITHIN 4 hrs of collection. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Alfred Pathology Services, Tel: Biochem 03 9276 3888, Baker intitute 03 8532 1203 , Address: Specimen Reception, Pathology Department, Main | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||