Order Mnemonic:

Albumin Level

Dept Name:

CHEMISTRY

Transport:

Refrigerated
Original container

Processing:

Centrifuge & Refrigerate

Stability After
Processing:

Specimen may be strored at refrigeration temperature for 48 hours

Minimum Testing
Volume:

0.1 ml plasma

Unacceptable Conditions:

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range:

Adults - 3.5-4.8 gms/dL,
0-1 yrs.- 2.7-4.8
1-18 yrs.- 3.1-4.8,

Methodology:

Bromocresol purple dye-binding method
LX20

CPT Codes:

82040

Performed:

24 HOURS

Reported:

As completed

NCD/LCD ABN Required:

No