diff --git a/ceilometer/tests/tempest/api/base.py b/ceilometer/tests/tempest/api/base.py
index 05377e7..ac65c3c 100644
--- a/ceilometer/tests/tempest/api/base.py
+++ b/ceilometer/tests/tempest/api/base.py
@@ -142,4 +142,4 @@
     @classmethod
     def setup_clients(cls):
         super(BaseTelemetryAdminTest, cls).setup_clients()
-        cls.telemetry_admin_client = cls.os_adm.telemetry_client
+        cls.telemetry_admin_client = cls.os_admin.telemetry_client