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Albumin, Body Fluid
MessageThis test can be done on Peritoneal/Ascites Fluid, Pleural Fluid, and Pericardial Fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to a reference laboratory.
This test is performed at NCMC for NLMC, BFCMC, EMCH, SRMC and OCH.
This test is performed at NCMC for NLMC, BFCMC, EMCH, SRMC and OCH.
Test Code
ALBBF - NCMC
CPT Codes
82040
Preferred Specimen
Hospital Nursing Unit Collections: Use a sterile container for sample collection.
Labs Sending to Hub Sites
Labs Sending to Hub Sites
- Preferred Specimen: Red-top vacutainer or other tube without additives or separators.
- NOTE for Hub Sites: EDTA and Lithium Heparin additives should not be rejected. If the sample arrives in an unspun separator tube, transfer it to a plain tube with no separator before centrifugation.
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
