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Test Code ALBUMIN Albumin, Plasma or Serum

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Biochromatic Digital End point

Albumin is the most abundant protein in the human body and is known as the carrier protein because of its ability to bind and transport ligands.

Note: This test is also available as part of  #COMP Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, #HEP PNL Hepatic Hepatic Panel (Liver Profile), and #RENAL Renal Function Panel. See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 2 hours of draw.

2. Avoid hemolysis.

 

Alternate (Non-Hospital Patient):

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 2 hours  of draw.

2. Avoid hemolysis.

 

Reference Values

≥1 year: 3.2-4.8 g/dL

3mo-1yr: 2.7-5.0 g/dL

1mo-3mo: 3.0-4.2 g/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT-45 minutes

Routine-shift

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82040

Special Instructions