Albumin

Test Code

ALB

CPT Codes
82040

Preferred Specimen

Light GREEN (PST)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Serum (Red) or Gold (SST) or Orange (OJ) or Tiger Top Serum
Plasma-Heparin (GRN) or EDTA (LAV)

Specimen Stability

Separate serum/plasma from blood cells as soon as possible.

Once separated from the cells, the plasma/serum is stable for 7 days at room temperature (15-25ºC) and for one month refrigerated (2-8ºC).

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

Hemolysis

Methodology
Beckman AU

Setup Schedule

24x7

Report Available

<1 day

Reference Range

3.4-4.8 g/dL

Clinical Significance

Elevated serum albumin levels are usually the result of dehydration. Decreased serum albumin levels are found in a number of conditions including kidney disease, liver disease, infections, severe burns and cancer.

Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
CCI Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory

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.