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Albumin
Test CodeLAB45
Alias/See Also
ALB
CPT Codes
82040
Preferred Specimen
Lithium Heparin (PST)
Minimum Volume
0.5mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold (SST)
Instructions
Spin PST or SST and sent to lab
Transport Temperature
Room temp
Specimen Stability
Serum stable for 1 week at room temp and 1 month refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Icteric: 30mg/dL; Hemolysis: 500mg/dL hemoglobin; Lipemia: 500mg/dL
Methodology
Colorimetric-BCP
Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
3.0-5.0g/dL
Clinical Significance
Elevated serum albumin levels are
usually the result of dehydration. Decreased serum albumin levels are found in a number of conditions including
kidney disease, liver disease, infections, severe burns and cancer
usually the result of dehydration. Decreased serum albumin levels are found in a number of conditions including
kidney disease, liver disease, infections, severe burns and cancer
Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional
