Aldosterone
Test Information
Test Name
Aldosterone
Synonyms
Aldosterone/Renin Ratio
Preferred Specimen
SST & EDTA
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
4 weeks
Collection Information
Patient Requestable
Yes
Preparation
- Aldosterone and Renin are paired tests, must collect at same time
- Prefer fasting & supine
- Must reach lab within 5 hours of collection, collect close to courier time if necessary
Processing Information
Registration Code
ALDS
Notes
Refer to Renin for EDTA handling
Methodology
Interpretations
View InterpretationsContact Information
laura.yau@pathlab.co.nz
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
External Lab Website