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Albumin, Misc Fluid [73644]
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Body fluid testing only performed on abdominal fluids including ascites, peritoneal, paracentesis and pleural fluids. Synovial fluids not acceptable for testing.
The type/site of fluid submitted must be noted on the specimen and order. Fluid should be free of mucous, particulate matter, and be non-viscous. All of those factors can affect analysis and may render the fluid non-viable for testing.
Body fluid testing only performed on abdominal fluids including ascites, peritoneal, paracentesis and pleural fluids. Synovial fluids not acceptable for testing.
The type/site of fluid submitted must be noted on the specimen and order. Fluid should be free of mucous, particulate matter, and be non-viscous. All of those factors can affect analysis and may render the fluid non-viable for testing.
Test Code
FLALB
Alias/See Also
73644
CPT Codes
82042
Preferred Specimen
Aliquot of abdominal fluids including ascites, peritoneal, paracentesis and pleural fluids, type identified, free from hemolysis, particulate matter and mucous.
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
List specific body site/type of fluid being submitted.
Refrigerate.
20 mL specimen preferred, however, less is acceptable.
Refrigerate.
20 mL specimen preferred, however, less is acceptable.
Transport Container
original container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Dye binding
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
AU
AU
Report Available
daily
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: December 7, 2021
