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Test Code ALB Albumin Level

Additional Codes

LAB45

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)

Reference or Target Ranges

Age Male Female
0-1 year 2.9 - 5.5 g/dL 2.9 - 5.5 g/dL
1-18 years 3.8 - 5.4 g/dL 3.8 - 5.4 g/dL
>18 years 3.5 - 5.2 g/dL  3.5 - 5.2 g/dL

 

 

Reportable Units

g/dL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 60 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 550 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 2.5 months
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 5 months
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 4 months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas

CPT Codes

82040

Last review/edit date

Feb 2024