Albumin ALB

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Albumin

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Albumin

EPIC Order Name

Albumin

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

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

Result Interpretation

3.3-5.0 g/dL

Forms