Test ID BLOD0549 Albumin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma (Preferred)
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 7 days | |
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Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 3 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 day
Methodology
Bromcresol Green
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Rapid City
CPT
82040