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Aldosterone; Urine

Alternative Names:Urinary Aldosterone
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:UALDOT
Specimen Types:Urine 24 hour
Container Types:
Urine Bottle PLAIN
Collection & Request Instructions:

Aldosterone excretion is, physologically, inversely influenced by sodium status and must be interpretated in relation to sodium excretion.

24h collection
Acidified sample (with 10 grams of boric acid added to the bottle before collection) and unacidified urine with pH <7.0 acceptable.

 

 

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:Monash Pathology