Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Aldosterone
Aldosterone
Lithium Heparin
| Test | Aldosterone |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | ALD |
| Profile | Aldosterone/ Renin Ratio |
| Tube type | Lithium Heparin |
| Clinical Indication | Investigation of suspected hyperaldosteronism. Hyperaldosteronism should be suspected in hypertensive patients with spontaneous or diuretic-induced hypokalaemia. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.3mL |
| Special Precautions | DO NOT SEND ON ICE Sample must be sent to the laboratory ASAP after collection Please refer to http://www.pathology.leedsth.nhs.uk/dnn_bilm/Investigationprotocols.aspx for further special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 28 days |
| Laboratory | SAS Steroid Hormone Centre St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 4717 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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