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 |