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HelpTest Code ALDU Aldosterone, 24 Hour, Urine
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
Advice on stimulation or suppression tests is available from Mayo Clinic's Division of Endocrinology; call 800-533-1710.
Necessary Information
24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Spironolactone (Aldactone) should be discontinued for 4 to 6 weeks before specimen collection. The plasma renin activity cannot be interpreted if the patient is being treated with spironolactone.
Supplies: Urine tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container/Tube: Plastic, urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Add 25 mL of 50% acetic acid as preservative at start of collection. Use 15 mL of 50% acetic acid for children under the age of 5 years. This preservative is intended to achieve a pH of between approximately 2 and 4.
2. Collect urine for a full 24 hours (required) and record the total volume.
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reference Values
0-30 days: 0.7-11.0 mcg/24 h*
31 days-11 months: 0.7-22.0 mcg/24 h*
≥1 year: 2.0-20.0 mcg/24 h
*Loeuille GA, Racadot A, Vasseur P, Vandewalle B. Blood and urinary aldosterone levels in normal neonates, infants and children. Pediatrie. 1981;36(5):335-344
For International System of Units (SI) conversion for Reference Values, see www.mayocliniclabs.com/order-tests/si-unit-conversion.html
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
CPT Code Information
82088