Chat
Albumin, Body Fluid
0050024
Copy Utility
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
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82042
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0050024 | Albumin Level Body Fluid | 1747-5 |
| 0097114 | SR Source | 31208-2 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- ALB
Albumin, Body Fluid
Feedback
