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HelpTest Code ALB-O Albumin, Body Fluid
Synonyms/Keywords
Body Fluid Albumin, ALB-O
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Body Fluid |
Syringe or No Additive Waste Tube |
Sterile screw top container | 2.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Specify source.
If bacterial contamination is suspected, freeze specimen at -20C. Remove needle before transporting to laboratory.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Ambient | 5 days |
| Refrigerate | 1 week | |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Interpretations
Results are reported in mg/dL
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | Reference intervals have not been established for Albumin in body fluids. Results should be interpreted with simultaneous measurement of serum albumin and in context of the patient clinical condition. |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | BCG Dye Binding Indicator Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | BCG Dye Binding Indicator Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | BCG Dye Binding Indicator Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | BCG Dye Binding Indicator Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Rice Lake |
Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | BCG Dye Binding Indicator Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Weston | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | BCG Dye Binding Indicator Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82042 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82042 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Albumin Level Body Fluid |