Biochemistry

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Whole blood EDTA samples should be sent to the lab as soon as possible after specimen collection.  Do not refrigerate these samples or do not send them on ice.

EDTA samples which have been centrifuged and separated should be sent to the lab frozen.

Please include the position the patient was in whilst blood was being taken (ie Supine or Erect). This will aid in clinical interpretation of results. 

Of note, there are various recommendations available in relation to sampling for these tests e.g. Patient out of bed for at least two hours and seated for at least 5 to 15 minutes before sample is drawn. Please refer to the reference below regarding the optimal conditions for sampling

The Management of Primary Aldosteronism: Case Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. 

Funder JW, Carey RM, Mantero F, Murad MH, Reincke M, Shibata H, Stowasser M, Young WF Jr  J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2016 May;101(5):1889-916.

External users subject to service level aggreement. Contact laboratory for futher information.

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Reference range

Reference Ranges are taken from the Manufacturer's Kit Insert

Supine: 102 - 859 pmol/L

Erect: 102 - 1197 pmol/L 

Last updated

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:14:19 GMT