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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