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ALBUMIN, FLUID
Test code:
 ALBFB
Specimen type:
 Miscellaneous body fluid.
Tube type / collection container:
Specimen collection notes:
 Please specify fluid type on request.
What to submit:
1 mL aliquot of fluid; minimum 0.5 mL.
Patient preparation:
 None.
 
Specimen Processing Instructions:
Centrifuge at 1100-2000 g for a minimum of 10 minutes. 1 mL aliquot of fluid.
Transport temperature:
 Refrigerated (preferred temperature). Room temperature or frozen also acceptable.
Specimen stability:
 Room temperature: 2.5 months. Refrigerated: 5 months. Frozen: 4 weeks.
Rejection criteria:
 Stability limits exceeded.
 
Additional information:
 None.
CPT code(s):
 82042
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:
 Daily, Monday - Sunday
Methodology:
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)