Test Directory

Aldosterone

Containers - Adult

Red/Pink Cap	Volume Range 2.7 ml Additive per Container Potassium EDTA

Containers - Child

Pink Cap - Paediatric	Volume Range 2.0 ml Additive per Container Potassium EDTA

Reference ranges

Adult ranges for aldosterone:

Supine: 30 – 440 pmol/L

Sitting (>15 minutes): 70 – 570 pmol/L

Erect: 110 – 860 pmol/L

Paediatric ranges for aldosterone (supine):

<1 month: 1000 – 5000 pmol/L

1 month – 1 year: 100 – 4500 pmol/L

1 – 10 years: 100 – 1000 pmol/L

10 – 16 years: 50 – 700 pmol/L

Laboratory Site

RIE

51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA

Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806

Transport arrangements

Sample should be received in the laboratory on the same day of collection.

Sample storage arrangements

Do not refrigerate samples

Special instructions for collection

Note posture and relevant drug therapies e.g. antihypertensives.

How to request

Contact laboratory to discuss investigation for primary hyperaldosteronism.

Anticipated turnaround

10 days

General additional information

Please see the entry for aldosterone:renin ratio.
A single red cap (EDTA) tube filled to the line (2.7 mL) is sufficient for both renin and aldosterone tests.