Test Code LAB45 Albumin
Intended Use
Used for the quantitative determination of albumin in human serum or plasma
Methodology
Photometric, Bromcresol Green
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.51 mL)
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis. Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 week
Refrigerated: 1 month
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82040