ALBUMIN

Test Code

ALB

CPT Codes
82040

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

1 mL serum or plasma

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. May remain at room temp until tested.

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 30 days; 15-30°C up to 7 days

Methodology

Bromcresol Green

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Reference Range

3.5 - 5.7 g/dL

Clinical Significance

Evaluate nutritional status, liver disease, renal disease with proteinuria, and other chronic illnesses.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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