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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 Lab | Fargo Hospital Lab | Ashland Clinic Lab |
| Deer River Hospital Lab | Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street | Hayward Clinic Lab |
| Ely Clinic Lab | South University Clinic Lab | Spooner Clinic Lab |
| Fosston Hospital Lab | St. Mary's Hospital-Superior | |
| Hibbing Clinic Lab | ||
| Holy Trinity Hospital Lab | ||
| International Falls Clinic Lab | ||
| Moose Lake Hospital Lab | ||
| Northern Pines Lab | ||
| Park Rapids Clinic Lab | ||
| Sandstone Hospital Lab | ||
| SMDC Clinical Lab | ||
| St. Joseph's - Baxter Clinic Lab | ||
| St. Joseph's - Brainerd Clinic Lab | ||
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab | ||
| St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital | ||
| Virginia Hospital Lab |
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