Aldosterone

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Serum, EDTA or heparinized plasma

Container Whole Blood Required

3 mL red top, lithium heparin or sodium heparin

Critical Value

N/A

Summary Test Name

Aldosterone

Special Handling Instructions

None

Specimen Stability

Serum: room temperature 4 days, refrigerated 7 days, frozen 28 days

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, and refrigerate serum or plasma

Stat Availability

No

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Set-up at Quest Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. results available 3 days after set-up.

Reference Value

Varies with age, time of day, and position.