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Test Code ALB Albumin, Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric Assay

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time
Plasma, lithium heparin / Serum RT, Spun

2 months
  Refrig.,Spun

5 months

 

Reference Values

Age Male (g/dL) Female (g/dL)
0-3 days

2.8-4.4

 2.8-4.4
4d-13y 3.8-5.4 3.8-5.4
14y-18y 3.2-4.5 3.2-4.5
>18 years 3.5-5.2 3.2-5.2

 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

OK

Gross:

OK

Lipemia

Mild:

OK

Gross:

OK

Icterus

Mild:

OK

Gross:

OK

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

82040

Secondary ID

HHA1417

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code
Albumin, Serum 1751-7