ALDOSTERONE,24 HR URINE
| This assay is useful in the investigation of Primary Aldosteronism (Adrenal Adenoma / Carcinoma and Adrenal Cortical Hyperplasia) and Secondary Aldosteronism (Renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascitis and pregnancy) |
Pre-test Information : Keep urine refrigerated during collection |
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Report Delivery : Next day |
ALDOSTERONE, 24 HR URINE
| Test Code | A-046 |
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| Test Description | **ALDOSTERONE, 24 HR URINE |
| Clinical Category | ADRENAL GLAND DISORDERS |
| Sample | 5 mL (1 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine. Keep refrigerated during collection. Add boric acid (1g/100 ml urine) to the 24-hour collection to maintain pH below 7.5. Mix well and aliquot |
| Method/Technology | CLIA |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | NEXT DAY |