ALBUMIN, PLEURAL FLUID

Test Code

LAB7898

CPT Codes
82042

Preferred Specimen

Green Tube (Sodium Heparin)

Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium Heparin

Patient Preparation
Collected by physician

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red Tube

Instructions

Centrifuge and perform testing on supernatant

Transport Container

Green Tube

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 3 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Extreme viscosity

Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sat, Sun

As received; STAT testin is available

Clinical Significance

Evaluates effusions; Diagnose transudate vs. exudate by examining the integrity of the membrane.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.