Item | Value | ||||||||
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Test name | Aldosterone, urine | ||||||||
Available Stat? | No | ||||||||
Turn around times | Test run Monday and Thursday. Turnaround: 3-7 days. | ||||||||
Performed by | Quest | ||||||||
Normal range | On a typical diet containing 100-300 mmol Sodium per day:
Post-fludrocortisone or IV saline suppression: < 5.0 µg/d |
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Container type | 24 hour urine collection container Click here for Urine Preservative Requirements |
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Amount to Collect | Entire 24 hour urine output | ||||||||
Collection Instructions | Refrigerate during collection. | ||||||||
Sample type | 24 hour urine collection |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667