| Test Name: | Albumin |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB45 |
| CPT Code: | 82040 |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Plasma or Serum |
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops will be light green and gold |
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour |
| Routine: 2 hours |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove plasma/serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | 0-5 days: | 2.8-4.4 g/dL |
| 5 days-14 yrs: | 3.8-5.4 g/dL |
| 14-18 yrs: | 3.2-4.5 g/dL |
| >18 yrs: | 3.5-5.5 g/dL |
| Additional Information: | Test included in CMP, Hepatic Panel and Renal Panel |