Albumin

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB45
  • Soft Test Code:
  • ALB
Alternate Names
  • ALB

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube- Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma *

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Avoid Hemolysis


Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 72 hours of collection


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 2.5 Months
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 Months

    Stable 72 hours refrigerated on the cells

  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 4 Months

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Pediatric: 
1 day to 1 year: 2.1 - 3.6 g/dL
1 year to 4 years: 2.9 - 4.2 g/dL
4 years to 7 years: 3.0 - 5.2 g/dL
7 years to 20 years: 3.2 - 5.6 g/dL

Adult: 
> 20 years: 3.4 - 5.0 g/dL


Methodology:
  • Colorimetric

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Cancer Institute
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01429463


CPT Coding

82040