CPT/HCPCS
82040
Order Code
CH102
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
Albumin
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum, Plasma
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Lithium Heparin/ Sodium Heparin
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 2.5 months |
| Refrigerated | 5 months |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Test Details
Methodology
Colorimetric (Bromcresol Purple)
Clinical Significance
Albumin is the major serum protein in normal individuals. Elevated serum albumin levels are usually the result of dehydration. Decreased albumin levels are found in a wide variety of conditions, including kidney disease, liver disease, malabsorption, malnutrition, severe burns, infections, and cancer.
Reference Ranges
2.8 – 4.7 g/dL (0 Days – 1 Years)
3.5 – 5.0 g/dL (1 Years – 60 Years)
3.4 – 4.8 g/dL (60 Years – No Max Age Limit)
