Test
Name

Albumin

Test Code

209

Specimen

serum

Unit

g/dL

Station

Chemistry

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

Alb, protein

CPT Code

82040

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Colorimetric

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated.

Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes;

Stability:

2.5 months at 20 to 25 ^oC.

5 months at 4 to 8 ^oC
.

4 months at -20
^oC.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Turn-Around-Time

One day.

Intended Use

Evaluation of nutritional status; blood oncotic pressure;
renal disease with proteinuria; and other chronic
diseases.

Limitations

Measuring range: 0.2 to 6.0 g/dL.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation.

Reasons for Rejection

Gross hemolysis; lipemia.

Adult Reference Ranges

3.50 to 5.10
g/dL