Test Code LAB177 Albumin, Body Fluid
Methodology
Photometric, Bromcresol Green
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Submit 1 mL of body fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note: Indicate specimen source on specimen
container and request form.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 week
Refrigerated: 1month
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82042
Inteneded Use
Used for the quantitative determination of albumin in body fluids.