Pathology Handbook

Aldosterone (LC-MS)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

RBW

Registration Instructions:

Note to CSR: "Aldosterone (LC-MS)" is for special requests only and not for routine requests. For routine aldosterone requests, refer to pathology handbook.

CSR: Approval from a pathologist during business hours is required.

Specimen Types:

Serum
Plasma

Container Types:

SST
EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at -20'C

External Laboratory:

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice