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HelpTest Code LAB45 Albumin
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center / Ashland Community Hospital
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 ml
Billing Code
3000371
Methodology
Bromcresol Purple
Specimen Requirements
Lithium Heparin Green top tube
Required Volume 0.5 ml
Outpatient clients MUST draw SST
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Lack of Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's Date of Birth
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Routine – same day
ASAP – 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
STAT – 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82040 - Albumin; serum or plasma
Additional Information
Albumin measurements are used in the diagnosis of numerous diseases involving the liver and/or kidneys. Serum albumin is increased in hyperinfusion with albumin and dehydration. Decreases are seen in congenital analbuminemia, protein malnutrition, malabsorption, intestinal obstruction. liver disease, kidney disease, rheumatic fever, severe infections, pancreatitis, collagen diseases and IV therapy.
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Centrifuge and refrigerate within 2 hours of collection
Primary tube: Spun SST stable 24 hours at 2° to 8° C
Serum stable 48 hours if aliquoted and refrigerated at 2° to 8° C
Performing Department
Chemistry