Albumin, Serum ALB

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Albumin

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) 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