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HelpTest Code LAB45 Albumin
Synonym
- ALB
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Mint Green Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Mint Green Top, Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Quantity not sufficient
Reference Values
| FEMALE | MALE |
|---|---|
| 0-30 days: 2.7-4.3 g/dL 31-182 days: 2.9-4.2 g/dL 183-365 days: 3.3-4.8 g/dL 1-19 years: 2.9-4.2 g/dL 19+ years: 3.5-5.0 g/dL |
0-30 days: 2.6-4.1 g/dL 31-182 days: 2.8-4.6 g/dL 183-365 days: 2.8-4.8 g/dL 1-19 years: 3.2-4.7 g/dL 19+ years: 3.5-5.0 g/dL |
Cautions
Results may be unreliable in samples with high concentration of paraproteins, especially IgM.
Method Description
Colorimetric; Bromocresol green
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab James
Clinical Lab Martha Morehouse
Clinical Lab Spielman
Clinical Lab West Campus
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Albumin
CPT Code Information
82040
LOINC Code Information
1751-7