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Albumin, Body Fluid, Plasma, or Serum
Test Code5211
CPT Codes
82040-Plasma or serum (if appropriate) 82042-Body fluid (if appropriate)
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of body fluid
Note: 1. Indicate specimen source. 2. Label specimen appropriately (body fluid).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis and icteric specimen.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis and icteric specimen.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of body fluid
Note: 1. Indicate specimen source. 2. Label specimen appropriately (body fluid).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis and icteric specimen.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis and icteric specimen.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Minimum Volume
Pediatric volume: 0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Bromcresol Purple
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
1-30 days: 3.1-4.9 g/dL
>=31 days: 3.4-5.0 g/dL
>=31 days: 3.4-5.0 g/dL
Clinical Significance
Albumin measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases primarily involving the liver and/or kidney.
Performed By
CoxHealth
