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