Albumin ALB
| Method(s) | Spectrophotometry (Bromocresol Purple) |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. Also acceptable: Lithium heparinized plasma, EDTA plasma |
| Transport | 1 mL serum at 2-8ºC. |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 month |
| Schedule | Daily-24 hours per day |
| Billing Code | 1010003 |
| CPTCode | 82040 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
|
3.4 - 5.0 g/dL |
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