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22170 Albumin, Body Fluid

Albumin, Body Fluid
Test Code: ALB-O
Synonyms/Keywords
Body Fluid Albumin, ALB-O​
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​No Body Fluid​
Syringe
 
No Additive Waste Tube​
 Sterile screw top container​ 2.0 mL​ 0.5 mL​ ​
Collection Processing Instructions
Specify source.
If bacterial contamination is suspected, freeze specimen at -20°C. 
Remove needle before transporting to laboratory.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid​ ​ ​ Ambient​ 5 days​
Refrigerate​ 1 week​
Frozen​ 3 months​
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Sunday​ Less than 2 hours​ BCG Dye Binding Indicator Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ Reference intervals have not been established for Albumin in body fluids.
Results should be interpreted with simultaneous measurement of serum albumin and in context of the patient clinical condition.​
Interpretation
Results are reported in mg/dL
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
82042 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Body Fluid Albumin, ALB-O​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​Albumin
​Cerner ​Albumin Level Body Fluid
​COM ​Albumin-Body Fluid
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​No Body Fluid​
Syringe
 
No Additive Waste Tube​
 Sterile screw top container​ 2.0 mL​ 0.5 mL​ ​
Collection Processing
Specify source.
If bacterial contamination is suspected, freeze specimen at -20°C. 
Remove needle before transporting to laboratory.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid​ ​ ​ Ambient​ 5 days​
Refrigerate​ 1 week​
Frozen​ 3 months​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ Reference intervals have not been established for Albumin in body fluids.
Results should be interpreted with simultaneous measurement of serum albumin and in context of the patient clinical condition.​
Interpretation
Results are reported in mg/dL
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Sunday​ Less than 2 hours​ BCG Dye Binding Indicator Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
82042 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.