ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0050671: Albumin, Serum by Nephelometry

Test Mnemonic: ALB N
Methodology: Nephelometry

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL SST.

Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year (if frozen within 24 hours)

Reference Interval:
3500-5200 mg/dL

CPT Code(s):
82040

 

 

 
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