Albumin

Synonyms

• ALBUMIN
• LAB45
• NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

Cerner Name

Albumin

Clinical Info

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
Plasma
Container/Tube:  Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2.5 months at 20–25°C  
5 months at 4–8°C  
4 months at -20°C

Methodology

Colorimetric, Bromcresol Green

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

82040

PDM

5300110

Only Orderable at Locations:

Orderable Everywhere

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms