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Albumin, body fluid
MessagePerformed in Chemistry
Performed at BUMCP, BUMCT, WYMCC for all specimen types
Performed at BBMC and BDMC for pleural, peritoneal/ascites and pericardial fluid
Performed at BBWMC, BCGMC, BDWMC, BEMC, BGMC, BIMC, BOMC, BTMC and BUMCS for pleural and peritoneal/ascites
The remaining facilities send testing to their designated HUB site - either BUMCP, BUMCT or WYMCC
BCCH sends to SQL
Performed at BUMCP, BUMCT, WYMCC for all specimen types
Performed at BBMC and BDMC for pleural, peritoneal/ascites and pericardial fluid
Performed at BBWMC, BCGMC, BDWMC, BEMC, BGMC, BIMC, BOMC, BTMC and BUMCS for pleural and peritoneal/ascites
The remaining facilities send testing to their designated HUB site - either BUMCP, BUMCT or WYMCC
BCCH sends to SQL
Test Code
ALBBF
Preferred Specimen
Hospital Nursing Unit Collections: Use a sterile container for sample collection.
Labs Sending to Hub Sites
Labs Sending to Hub Sites
- Preferred Specimen: Red-top vacutainer or other tube without additives or separators.
- NOTE for Hub Sites: EDTA and Lithium Heparin additives should not be rejected. If the sample arrives in an unspun separator tube, transfer it to a plain tube with no separator before centrifugation.
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily, Sunday through Saturday
Report Available
Less than 4 hours
Limitations
• Hemolysis: Body fluid is hemolyzed, results may be affected.
• Icterus: Specimen is grossly icteric, results may be affected. Interpret with caution.
• Lipemia: Body fluid is lipemic, results may be affected.
• Icterus: Specimen is grossly icteric, results may be affected. Interpret with caution.
• Lipemia: Body fluid is lipemic, results may be affected.
Reference Range
N/A
Performance characteristics for this test have been evaluated and verified by the laboratory. There is no established reference range for body fluids. Test results must be interpreted within the clinical context.
Performance characteristics for this test have been evaluated and verified by the laboratory. There is no established reference range for body fluids. Test results must be interpreted within the clinical context.
Clinical Significance
Body Fluids are considered to be Irretrievable Specimen, so no reasonable request for testing should be denied.
