Albumin, Peritoneal

Test Code

ALBUMIN,PERIT

Alias/See Also

Chemistry

Preferred Specimen

Peritoneal fluid

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 2.5 month
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 months
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 3 months

Methodology
BCP

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

TAT 1 day

Limitations

Body fluid test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by VA West Roxbury Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Reference Range

Serum/plasma- effusion albumin gradient = serum/plasma albumin -peritoneal albumin

Exudate = gradient value of < 1.1 g/dL

Transudate - gradient value > 1.1 g/dL

Clinical Significance

The serous cavities surrounding the abdomen, heart and lungs will accumulate fluids, called effusions, when their production or resorption is not in balance. The serum-effusion albumin gradient is used to classify whether an effusion is a transudate or an exudate.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973

Last Updated: April 3, 2019

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