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Albumin by Nephelometry
0050671
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Ordering Recommendation
May assist in assessing nutritional status or in indicating a possible chronic process.
Mnemonic
ALB N
Methodology
Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Contaminated or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year (if frozen within 24 hours)
Reference Interval
3500-5200 mg/dL
Interpretive Data
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82040
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0050671 | Albumin by Nephelometry | 1751-7 |
* 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
- serum albumin
Albumin by Nephelometry
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