Aldosterone

Test information: Used in investigation of Conn's syndrome and hypertension.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Lilac Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Advise diuretics, B-blockers, ACEi & Calcium-channel blockers stopped for 2 weeks + aldosterone antagonists (e.g. spironolactone, oestrogens) stop 6 weeks prior. Adequate Na/K in diet. When Aldosterone requested with Renin, sample must be IMMEDIATELY hand delivered to the laboratory.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8483

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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