Aldosterone
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About This Test
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Department: Biochemistry (referred) Requirement: EDTA (purple top) Single dedicated sample required for renin and aldosterone
Turnaround Time: 6 - 8 weeks |
Please note: sampling requirements for aldosterone and renin have changed since 17.01.18.
Both tests can be performed on a single EDTA sample (purple top).
This must be a dedicated sample.
Background:
Investigation of hyper/hypoaldosteronism
Patients should have discontinued diuretic therapy if safe to do so, be volume replete, and on a normal diet (low-sodium diet can elevated aldosterone levels).
The patient should be rested for 15 minutes prior to testing. Please request urea and electrolyte analysis at the same time.
Other Comments:
Analysed by University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT
Reference ranges provided by referral laboratory
For more information, please see the following: Aldosterone - Lab Tests Online
See also: Renin