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HelpTest Code LAB9 Albumin, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| ALBUMIN |
LAB9 |
ALB |
Useful For/Utility
Used for the quantitation of albumin in human serum or plasma.
Useful in assessing nutritional status.
Methodology
Colorimetric (Bromcresol Purple)
Clinical Information
Albumin is the major serum protein in normal individuals. Elevated serum albumin levels are usually the result of dehydration. Decreased albumin levels are found in a wide variety of conditions, including kidney disease, liver disease, malabsorption, malnutrition, severe burns, infections, and cancer.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of draw.
2. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of serum is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instruction:
1. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.
2. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of serum is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 8 hours OK/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
| Minnesota | North Dakota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Hospital | Fargo Hospital | Ashland Clinic |
| Deer River Hospital | Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic | Hayward Clinic |
| Ely Clinic | South University Clinic (Fargo) | Spooner Clinic |
| Fosston Hospital | St. Mary's Hospital - Superior | |
| Hibbing Clinic | ||
| Holy Trinity Hospital (Graceville) | ||
| International Falls Clinic | ||
| Moose Lake Hospital | ||
| Northern Pines (Aurora) | ||
| Park Rapids Clinic | ||
| Sandstone Hospital | ||
| SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth) | ||
| St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) | ||
| St. Joseph's - Baxter Clinic | ||
| St. Joseph's - Brainerd Clinic | ||
| St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital | ||
| Virginia Hospital |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82040
Reference Values
0-14 days: 2.8-4.1 g/dL
15 days-1 year: 2.5-4.6 g/dL
1-7 years: 3.5-4.5 g/dL
8-14 years: 3.7-4.7 g/dL
Females: 15-18 years: 3.5-4.9 g/dL
Males: 15-18 years: 3.8-5.0 g/dL
Adult: 3.5-5.0 g/dL