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HelpTest Code ALB Albumin LAB45
Test Method
Bromcresol Purple Timed Endpoint; Beckman
DXC600
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL lithium heparin plasma or serum is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or red-top
tube.
PST and SST (gel tubes) are acceptable. Serum or plasma
should
be separated from contact with the cells within 2 hours of
collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of
collection
may be rejected. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay
within
8 hours of collection.
Reference Values
3.3-5.2 gm/dL
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours.
Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT orders: Typically completed within 30 minutes
after
the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Useful For
Plasma or serum levels of albumin are frequently used to
assess
nutritional status.
LOINC Code Information
1751-7 Albumin [Mass/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma
CPT Code Information
82040 Chemistry: Albumin; serum, plasma or whole blood