- Test Name
- Aldosterone, Urine
- Aliases
- Provincial Mnemonic
- ALDU24HD
- LOINC Test Code
- 14587-0
- Description and Primary Use
- Aldosterone suppression tests for investigating hyperaldosteronism
- Reorder interval
- N/A
- TAT
- 15 Days
- Test Cost
- $18.36
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires:
- Completed LTSA Form.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- N/A
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
Aldosterone output increases in normal persons on low salt
intake or on diuretic medication. Patient must be on normal
sodium intake and not receiving diuretics for one week
before urine sample is collected for this tes- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Collect urine in a 24 hour urine container with no preservative
- Criteria for Rejection
Please see Special Collection/Transport/Processing requirements reject if these are not met
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 02-May-19