Albumin, Serum or Plasma by Spectrophotometry
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#ExistMnemonic>Mnemonic: ALB *ExistMnemonic>
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Methodology:
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
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Performed:
Sun-Sat
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Reported:
Within 24 hours
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Specimen Required:
#ExistCollect>Collect: Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube.
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 10 weeks; Refrigerated: 5 months; Frozen: 3 months
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Reference Interval:
#ExistRefRange>By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation)
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