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Albumin, Fluid

Message
Record type of fluid on container


Test Code
LAB177


Alias/See Also
Albumin Body Fluid, Fluid Albumin


CPT Codes
82042

Preferred Specimen
Sterile container/ no preservatives


Minimum Volume
600uL fluid minimum


Instructions
Analyze immediately. Indicate source on test request. Physician's order must accompany specimen.


Transport Temperature
Room temp


Specimen Stability
24 hours room temp; 7days 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


Reference Range
No established reference range


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.