Laboratory Services
Albumin, Body Fluid
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| Test Description |
Albumin, Body Fluid
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| Synonym(s) |
ALBBF |
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| General Information |
Aids in identifying the cause of ascites. Useful in differentiating exudative and transudative pleural effusions. |
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| Container Type |
Transport tube, Red top tube, Li-Heparin tube, or Aliquot tube |
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| Specimen Type |
Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Drain Fluid (JP drain), Ascites |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Date and time of collection are required. Specimen source is required. |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Indicate body fluid type and source (if applicable) Preferred: Depending on the volume, take an aliquot and centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer to a plastic aliquot tube. Indicate the body fluid type, source location, and time of collection on the label. Acceptable: Submit specimen in non-centrifuged collection container such as a Red top tube or Li-Heparin tube. Indicate the body fluid type, source location, and time of collection on the label. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mLs |
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| Stability |
Room Temp - 24 hours Refrigerated - 7 days Frozen - 30 days |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Specimen types other than those listed |
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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) |
82042 |
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| Reference Range |
Reference range not established for sample type |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
1747-5 14725-6 |
