Albumin

Test Code

LAB45

CPT Codes
82040

Preferred Specimen

Heperanized plasma

Other Acceptable Specimens

SST Serum

Instructions

Routine venipuncture. Light green top (heparin) tube. Minimum volume 0.5 mL of serum or plasma. Red/gold top serum separator tube acceptable.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated, stable 72 hours; stable 8 hours at room temperature;

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Insufficient quantity; failure to follow stability requirements

Methodology
Dye binding - BCG

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

Within 4 hours; STAT 60 minutes

Reference Range

3.5-5.0 g/dL

Clinical Significance

Albumin is used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases involving the liver and/or kidneys.

Performing Laboratory
CH CHOMP HOSPITAL LAB (831-625-4811): CH CHEMISTRY

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