Albumin
Order Name
ALBUMIN
Test Number: 2000150
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 2000150
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Albumin
|
BCG | 1751-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Stability: Ambient 2.5 months, Refrigerated 5 months, Frozen 3 months (avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles) | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for the management of hydration, kidney disease, liver disease, infections, severe burns and cancer. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82040 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |