Laboratory Services
Albumin
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| Test Description |
Albumin
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| Synonym(s) |
ALB |
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| Test ID |
ALB
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| General Information |
Useful in the evaluation of nutritional status, blood oncotic pressure and in the evaluation of renal disease with proteinuria and other chronic diseases. |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red top tube, Li-heparin plasma, K2EDTA |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a Red top tube or Green top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
500 uL |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL |
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| Stability |
2.5 months at 20-25˚C |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Citrate, oxalate, or fluoride plasma specimens; gross hemolysis; lipemia; improper labeling |
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
82040 |
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| Reference Range |
0-4 days: 2.8-4.4 g/dL 4 days-14 years: 3.8-5.4 g/dL 14-18 years: 3.8-5.4 g/dL Adult: 3.5-5.2 g/dL |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
1751-7 |
