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Albumin, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeALB
CPT Codes
82040
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
0-5 days: 2.0-3.6 g/dL
6 days-1 year: 2.6-3.6 g/dL
1-3 years: 3.4-4.2 g/dL
4-6 years: 3.5-5.2 g/dL
7-19 years: 3.7-5.6 g/dL
>19 years: 3.2-5.0 g/dL
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department