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Albumin, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeALB - NOCO
CPT Codes
82040
Includes
Note: This test is included in CMPGFR - Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, HFP - Hepatic Function Panel, and RFPGFR-Renal Function Panel.
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Plasma Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Resources, Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Resources, Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum from SST or Red Top
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type |
|
Time | ||
| Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 72 hours | ||
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 72 hours | ||
| Red Top - (Seperated)* | Refrigerated | 72 hours |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Refer to the Chemistry Reference Range and Critical Results documents in the Resources file on the facility test directory page.
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
