Albumin

Test Code
ALB


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma (sodium or lithium heparin)


Instructions
"Separate from cells ASAP up to 2hr from collection
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 3 days Refrigerated


Methodology
BCP Binding Complex

Reference Range
"M Up to 7 Days 2.4 - 3.9 g/dL
M Up to 30 Days 2.1 - 4.5 g/dL
M Up to 90 Days 2.1 - 4.8 g/dL
M Up to 180 Days 2.2 - 4.9 g/dL
M Up to 1 Years 2.2 - 4.7 g/dL
M Up to 3 Years 3.5 - 4.2 g/dL
M Up to 6 Years 3.6 - 5.2 g/dL
M Up to 19 Years 3.8 - 5.6 g/dL
M Up to 999 Years 3.4 - 5 g/dL
F Up to 7 Days 1.9 - 4 g/dL
F Up to 30 Days 1.9 - 4.4 g/dL
F Up to 90 Days 2 - 4.2 g/dL
F Up to 180 Days 2.3 - 4.4 g/dL
F Up to 1 Years 2.3 - 4.7 g/dL
F Up to 3 Years 3.5 - 4.7 g/dL
F Up to 6 Years 3.6 - 5.2 g/dL
F Up to 19 Years 3.8 - 5.6 g/dL
F Up to 999 Years 3.4 - 5 g/dL"




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.