Albumin, Serum or Plasma by Spectrophotometry
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#ExistMnemonic>Mnemonic: ALB *ExistMnemonic>
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Methodology:
Spectrophotometry
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Performed:
Sun-Sat
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Reported:
Within 24 hours
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Specimen Required:
#ExistCollect>Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube or plasma separator tube.
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months *ExistStability>
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Reference Interval:
#ExistRefRange>By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation)
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