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Albumin Level  

Additional Codes

LAB45

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

BCG - bromcresol green

Specimen Requirements

Note: This test is also available as part of Comprehensive Metabolic Profile, Hepatic Function Panel, and Renal Panel. See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.

 

PreferredSpecimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gold, serum gel

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

 

Reference Values

0 - 1 month:  2.5-5.0 g/dL

1 month - 3 months:  3.0-4.2 g/dL

3 months - 1 year:  2.7-5.0 g/dL

1 year- 18 year:  3.2-5.0 g/dL

18 - 150 years:  3.5-5.0 g/dL

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

CPT Code:

82040

Special Instructions

Stability

5 days Refrigerated