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Miscellaneous Albumin
Test CodeMISALB
CPT Codes
82042
Preferred Specimen
Body fluid specimen, including but not limited to: Pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, or synovial fluid. Note fluid type in order comments or on patient specimen label.
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Collect body fluid in a body fluid collection bag or other sterile container and transport to lab. Refrigerate if transport will be delayed. Note fluid type in order comments or on patient specimen label.
This test is for albumin testing on body fluids other than Peritoneal or Ascites Fluid. For albumin testing on Peritoneal or Ascites Fluid, order ALBA for Ascites Albumin Profile. For albumin testing on serum, order ALB.
Transport Container
Body fluid collection bag or sterile container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigeration
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature - 4 hours; Refrigerated - 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Highly turbid or viscous specimens may be impossible to test.
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
Upon completion of analysis
Limitations
Highly turbid or viscous specimens may be impossible to test.