Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog

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ALBUMIN
Test code:
 ALB
Specimen type:
 Serum
Tube type / collection container:
Specimen collection notes:
 None.
What to submit:
2 mL of serum; minimum 0.2 mL
Patient preparation:
 None.
 
Specimen Processing Instructions:
Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 1100-2000 g for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Transport temperature:
 Refrigerated (preferred). Room temperature or frozen also acceptable.
Specimen stability:
 Room temperature: 2.5 months. Refrigerated: 5 months. Frozen: 4 weeks.
Rejection criteria:
 Stability limit exceeded.
 
Reference range:
 3.8 - 5.0 gm/dL
Alert limits:
 None.
Additional information:
 None.
CPT code(s):
 82040
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.  The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
When performed:
 Monday-Friday
Test includes:
 Albumin.
Methodology:
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Clinical Significance:
Serum albumin measurements are used in the monitoring and treatment of numerous diseases involving those related to nutrition and pathology, particularly in the liver and kidney. Elevated values indicate dehydration.