Test ID BLOD0549 Albumin
AKA
ALB
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green-top (Lithium heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 2.5 months | |
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Refrigerated | 5 months | Preferred for Transport |
Frozen | 3 months at - 20 C |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Bromocresol green
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
82040