ALBUMIN LEVEL, BODY FLUID

Test Code

LAB177

Quest Code

17646

CPT Codes
82042

Preferred Specimen

3 mL synovial fluid collected in sterile transport tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

Sterile transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Nephelometry

Setup Schedule

Mon-sat

Report Available

2-3 days

Reference Range

Synovial albumin approximates 55-70 % of serum albumin g/dL level.

Clinical Significance

Chemical analysis of synovial fluid offers supportive information to routine tests for inflammatory disorders.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: August 13, 2021

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