ALBUMIN, PLEURAL FLUID

Message

Assay performance and reference ranges have not been established for specimen types other than those listed.

Test Code

ALBPL

CPT Codes
82042

Preferred Specimen

1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)

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

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL fluid

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge and perform testing on supernatant

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, Sa, Sun

Clinical Significance

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

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

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

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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.