Test Code ALDR Aldosterone
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Aldosterone-Random
Sunquest Order Code: ALDR
Epic Px Code: LAB2025
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red, Pearl
Minimum Collection Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Reference Range
3 – 24 ng/dL
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 days
Specimen Stability
5 days refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
CPT Code
82088
LOINC Code
1767-3
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Normal for aldosterone to renin ratio is 0.1 – 3.7, a ratio greater than 3.7 is suggestive of aldosteronism.