Aldosterone

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Aldosterone
Aldosterone, Renin, PRA, ALDO

1x EDTA Plasma (red top) for Aldosterone
AND 2 x EDTA plasma (red top bottle) for Renin
AND 1 x Serum gel (brown top tube) for U&E.

Upon arrival in the laboratory the EDTA samples are centrifuged and the plasma stored frozen prior to referral.

This test is referred to another centre: Department of Clinical Chemistry
Level 4
Addenbrookes Hospital NHS Trust [TPP]
Hills Road
Cambridge CB2 2QQ
Tel: 01223 217157
Fax: 01223 216520

Expected turnaround time: 6 weeks
Used in the investigation of suspected disorders of the adrenal glands
Contact referal laboratory
100-450 pmol/L (Adults recumbent overnight).
100-800 pmol/L (Random sample or upright).
N/A
N/A
Laboratory Instructions: 
CENTRIFUGE SAMPLE at Room Temperature and Place in Freezer -20 Degrees