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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   
 Minimum Volume     0.25 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     2.5 months     
 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