Albumin, Body Fluid
0050024
Ordering Recommendation
Aids in discriminating transudate from exudate in the evaluation of ascites.
Mnemonic
ALB-BF
Methodology
Quantitative Nephelometry/Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Body fluid.
- Specimen Preparation
- Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.35 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Contaminated or grossly hemolyzed specimens. Needle sent with specimen.
- Remarks
- Indicate source on the test request form.
- Stability
- After separation from cellular material: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Not established
Interpretive Data
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050024 | Albumin Level Body Fluid | 1747-5 |
0097114 | SR Source | 31208-2 |
Aliases
- ALB