Albumin

Test ID: 

702756

CPT code:

82040

Clinical Use:

Evaluation of nutritional status, blood oncotic pressure; evaluation of renal disease with proteinuria and other chronic diseases.

Additional Test Information:

Evaluation of nutritional status, blood oncotic pressure; evaluation of renal disease with proteinuria and other chronic diseases.

Specimen Type:

Serum (preferred) or plasma

Requested Volume: 

1 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Collection:

Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.

Storage Instructions:

Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.

Rejection Criteria

Fluoride plasma specimen; gross hemolysis; lipemia; improper labeling.