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HelpTest Code ALB Albumin
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
EDTA or heparinized plasma
Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 2.5 months
Refrigerated: 6 days on gel
Frozen: 4 months
Reasons for Rejection
Serum/plasma not separated from cells within 6 hours of collection
Days and Times Performed
Test performed daily
Turnaround Time
24 hours for routine, 1 hour for stats
Reference Ranges
| ALBUMIN (ALB) | |||
| Age | Males | Females | Units |
| 0 - 3 days | 2.8 - 4.4 | 2.8 - 4.4 | gm/dL |
| 4 days - 13 years | 3.8 - 5.4 | 3.8 - 5.4 | gm/dL |
| 14 - 17 years | 3.2 - 4.5 | 3.2 - 4.5 | gm/dL |
| 18 years + | 3.4 - 4.8 | 3.4 - 4.8 | gm/dL |
Units of Measure
gm/dL
CPT Code
82040
LOINC Code
61151-7
EMR Interface Order Code
03125