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Albumin, Body Fluid

Test Code
FLALB


CPT Codes
82042

Preferred Specimen
Pleural Fluid


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Peritoneal Fluid


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect Specimen Type submitted.


Limitations
The reference ranges and other method performance specifications have not been established for this assay.  The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.


Reference Range
​The reference ranges and other method performance specifications have not been established for this assay.


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 13, 2022


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.