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Albumin, Body Fluid

Message
This test can be done on Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid, and Pericardial Fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to a reference laboratory.


Test Code
ALBBF - NCMC


CPT Codes
82040

Preferred Specimen
Body Fluid in sterile container


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
  • Centrifuge to remove any cellular material.
  • Indicate specimen source.


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid Refrigerate 72 hours


Methodology
Bromcresol Purple Polychromatic Endpoint

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
No established reference values.


Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center 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.