Albumin, Body Fluid

0050024
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Example
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.
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



Compliance Category

FDA

Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes

82042

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Components
Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050024 Albumin Level Body Fluid 1747-5
0097114 SR Source 31208-2
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Aliases
  • ALB
Albumin, Body Fluid