Albumin, Plasma or Serum

Test Code
ALB - NOCO


CPT Codes
82040

Includes


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Plasma Green top (Lithium Heparin)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum from SST or Red Top


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type
Temperature  
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


Methodology
Bromcresol Purple Polychromatic Endpoint

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
Summit View
            0-5 days: 2.4-4.8 g/dL
            5 days-15 years: 3.0-4.8 g/dL
            ≥15 years: 3.4-5.0 g/dL
McKee, BFCMC & NCMC
            0-2 years: 3.5 – 4.9 g/dL
            2-51 years: 3.6 – 5.1 g/dL
            51-150 years: 3.4 – 4.9 g/dL


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
Mckee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory



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.