Test directory: Aldosterone, LC/MS

Ordering Code 238
Test Name Aldosterone, LC/MS
Alias Minerals Corticoid
Preferred Specimen Plasma
No gel barrier tubes.
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green),
Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Do Not use SST
Do Not use PST
Draw upright samples at least 1/2 hour after patient sits up. Record if patient is upright or supine.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 4 Days
Refrigerated: 1 Week
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria Gel barrier tube, Moderate-gross hemolysis
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 6 Days
Methodology Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Aldosterone ALL See report.