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HelpTest Code LAB45 Albumin Level
Clinical System Name
Albumin Level
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lt. Green/Mint Top Lithium Heparin, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Microtainer, Gold SST, Gold Microtainer, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Red
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Age of Specimen
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Storage location: Core 5 Chemistry Refrigerator
Off-site collection: Specimen should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. Spin blood, and transfer serum or plasma to plastic tube and refrigerate or freeze.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | RT |
≤ 7 d |
| Serum or Plasma | 2-8 C |
≤ 30 d |
| Serum or Plasma | -20 C or -70 C |
≤ 365 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 24/7 | 1 h |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Core Chemistry
Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)
CPT Codes
82040
Methodology
Method: Colorimetric method by Vitros 4600
Analytical Volume: 0.02 mL + 0.03 mL dead space
Reference Range
| Age | g/dL |
| 0 - 1 Y | 2.9 - 5.5 |
| > 1 Y | 3.8 - 5.4 |
Description
Increased serum albumin may indicate dehydration or hyper-infusion with albumin; a decrease is found in rapid hydration/over-hydration, severe malnutrition and malabsorption, severe diffuse liver necrosis, chronic active hepatitis, and neoplasia. Albumin is commonly reduced in chronic alcoholism, pregnancy, renal protein loss, thyroid dysfunction, peptic ulcer disease, and chronic inflammatory diseases.
Synonyms
LAB45
ALB