Ordering Recommendation
Aids in the evaluation of ascites.
Mnemonic
ALB-BF
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry/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: 0.5 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: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Not established
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
82042
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050024 | Albumin, Body Fluid | 1747-5 |
0097114 | SR Source | 31208-2 |
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Aliases
- ALB
Albumin, Body Fluid