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Test ID: ALDS
Aldosterone, Serum

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Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

8557

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

0-30 days: 17-154 ng/dL*

1-11 months: 6.5-86 ng/dL*

1-10 years: < or =40 ng/dL (supine)*

< or =124 ng/dL (upright)*

> or =11 years: < or =21 ng/dL (a.m. peripheral vein specimen)

Reference range based on upright a.m. collection from subjects on ad lib sodium intake.

*Loeuille GA, Racadot A, Vasseur P, Vandewalle B: Blood and urinary aldosterone levels in normal neonates, infants and children. Pediatrie 1981;36:335-344


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