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Aldosterone - Serum

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB557
EPIC Order   ALDOSTERONE
CPT Code(s)   82088
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 6 mL blood/red plain tube/gold SST also acceptable. See comments
  Micro: 3.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   4-6 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • 8 am draw time (after patient is active for 2 hours) is recommended; preferably, no later than 10 am.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 02, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514