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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 Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see 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
Methodology
Bromcresol Purple Polychromatic Endpoint
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
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
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
