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Test Code Alb Albumin Level

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8ml
  • Pediatric: 0.5mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

Age Reference Range
0 – 4 days 2.8 – 4.4 g/dL
5 days – 14 years 3.8 – 5.4 g/dL
15 – 18 years 3.2 – 4.5 g/dL
Adults 3.5 – 5.2 g/dL

Reportable Units

g/dL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 60 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 550 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 2.5 months
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 5 months
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 4 months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry, WCH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas – Colorimetric assay

CPT Codes

82040