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HelpAlbumin, Plasma
Additional Codes
Epic# -
LAB45
Cerner name(s):
- Albumin
- Albumin Level
- Alb
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh
Methodology
Roche/Hitachi cobas c systems.
Colorimetric assay
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: Plasma (preferred) or serum.
Container/Tube: Mint green LiHep tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 60 minutes
Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient
Analyte Stability:
Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: NA
Reference Values
| Age | Reference Range |
| 0 - 1 month |
2.5 - 5 g/dL |
| 1 - 3 months |
3 - 4.2 g/dL |
| 3 months - 1 year |
2.7 - 5 g/dL |
| 1 - 18 years |
3.2 - 5 g/dL |
| > 18 years |
3.5 - 5 g/dL |
CPT/LOINC Codes
82040