ALDOSTERONE SERUM (D128)

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Category:

CPT Code: 82088
Test Type: Kit Based - Serum 1 mL or Plasma 1 mL

Overview:

Serum aldosterone is useful to evaluate patients with difficult-to-control blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension and certain fluid and electrolyte disorders.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Specimen: Serum 1 mL, room temperature, or Plasma 1 mL room temperature

Collection Notes: Serum separator tubes (SST) are not acceptable. Draw blood in a red top (gel free) tube. Draw “upright” samples at least ½ hours after patient has been sitting up.