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0050024
Albumin, Body Fluid
ALB-BF
Ordering Recommendation
Aids in the evaluation of ascites.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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)
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry/Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Not established
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
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
