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ALDOSTERONE LCMS, SERUM
Number 216
CPT Code 82088
Alias ALDOSTERONE, SERUM
Specimen Container SST
Specimen Type Serum
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range >14 Years: 0.0 – 30.0
Alternate Specimen Plasma EDTA
Volume 1 mL Serum
Stability Ambient 3 Days
Stability Refrigerated 14 Days
Stability Frozen 14 Days
Patient Preparation 
Methodology 

LC/MS-MS

Limitations 

Decreased perfusion of the kidneys leads to increased aldosterone and renin.

Rejection Criteria 
Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsENDOCRINE, ADRENAL, CONN