Albumin, Serum

Message
SRHC Clients

Outreach/Outpatients:  1 lime green tube

Inpatients:  1 lime green top tube

Transport at room temp in < 2 hours if cells and serum are not separated
Transport at room temp in < 8 hours if cells and serum are separated


Test Code
LAB45


CPT Codes
82040

Preferred Specimen
1 lime green tube


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 lime green tube, 1 yellow tube or 1 red tube


Transport Container
1 lime green tube, 1 yellow tube or 1 red tube


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days


Methodology
Colorimetry

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
4-8 hrs


Reference Range
See patient report




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.