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HelpTest ID BLOD0549 Albumin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Dark Green top (Sodium Heparin w/out gel) tube - Plasma
Fasting is preferred.
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia. Hemolysis may
cause falsely elevated results.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 7 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 30 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 30 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Bromcresol Green
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
82040