Albumin Body Fluid

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB177


Alias/See Also
ALB - Peritoneal Fluid


CPT Codes
82042

Includes
Albumin


Preferred Specimen
Peritoneal Fluid


Minimum Volume
100 uL Fluid


Other Acceptable Specimens
Only performed on approved fluids


Instructions
Lab: Centrifuge and aliquot if necessary, prior to testing.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 4 hours.
Refrigerated: 3 days.
Frozen: 6 months.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed, contaminated, not enough volume, highly viscous samples


Setup Schedule
Everyday


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
The Reference Range for this body fluid has not been determined. Comparison of this result with the analyte’ s concentration in the blood, serum or plasma is recommended.


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine



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