Aldosterone (Urine - Timed) Test

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Alternate Names	24 hour Urine Aldosterone, Aldosterone 24hr Output Urine
Test Code	UALDOS
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Urine - Timed
Container Type	24 Hour Urine - Acid Bottle (Contains Hydrochloric Acid)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	A request for Urinary Aldosterone Testing will result in the additional performance of Sodium and Potassium Excretion testing. A creatinine excretion test is performed on 24 hour urine collections in order to confirm the adequacy of the collection.
Collection Instructions	Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection.
Transport Instructions	Transport refrigerated at 4°C
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	-

Container ID	CB, CBS, U
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Please forward all 24 hour urine samples at 4°C to the Heidelberg Laboratory for processing. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Aliquot and freeze as soon as possible. Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Monash Health Pathology
Accredited Test	Yes