Ordering Recommendation
Aids in the evaluation of ascites.
Mnemonic
ALB-BF
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry/Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
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