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Albumin

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
ALB


CPT Codes
82040

Preferred Specimen
1.0 Plasma


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum


Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube. Spin down and send 1.0 mL of plasma


Transport Container
PST Tube(s)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Colorimetric

Reference Range
3.5-5.0 g/dL


Clinical Significance
Albumin is the most abundant protein in the body and is known as the carrier protein because of its ability to bind and transport ligands. Useful for evaluating hydration status, malnutrition and malabsorption.



Last Updated: June 28, 2018


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.