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HelpTest Code ALB Fluid Albumin, Body Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Memorial Hospital Laboratory- Automated Procedures Laboratory 304-388-5953
Specimen Requirements
Heparinized dark green top (lithium heparin) vacutainer- NO GEL or a sterile specimen container.
5 mL of body fluid (1 mL minimum)
Pleural and peritoneal only
Mucoid, clotted or viscous specimens may not be suitable for testing
Storage and Stability
Refrigerated 2-8oC for 3 days
Reference Values
No established reference values.
The test result must be integrated into the clinical content for interpretation.
Methodology
Bromcresol BCG
Days Test Set Up and Turnaround
Monday through Sunday, Continuously
| AM Collection | Expected by 9AM same day |
| Routine | Expected within 24 hrs |
| Stat | Expected within 1 hr |
| Timed | Expected results are test dependant |
CPT Coding
82042