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Albumin Body Fluid
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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.
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