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Test Code ALB Albumin

Alias

Albumin

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Light Green Lithium Heparin tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light Green lithium heparin
    • Lavender EDTA

Units

mg/dL

Reference Ranges

0 minutes - 1 month 2.5 - 5.0 mg/dL
1 month - 3 months 3.0 - 4.2 mg/dL
3 months - 1 year 2.7 - 5.0 mg/dL
Adult 3.2 - 5.0 mg/dL

 

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 2.5 months
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 5 months
Frozen (-20°C) 4 months

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - Colorimetric assay

 

CPT Code(s)

82040

Panel Components

N/A