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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.
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.
CPT Code Information
82040 Chemistry: Albumin; serum, plasma or whole blood
LOINC Code Information
1751-7 Albumin [Mass/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma
Useful For
Plasma or serum levels of albumin are frequently used to
assess
nutritional status.
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.