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HelpTest Code Albumin Albumin
Abbrev
ALB
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=ALB
EPIC=LAB45
Instrument/Location
Beckman DXC 700 AU
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Type: Serum or Plasma (Lithium Heparin)
Container/Tube
Type: Gold Top or Lt. Green Top.
Collection
Instructions: Draw tube and label appropriately.
Allow Gold top tubes to clot for 30 minutes. Spin tubes within 2 hours.
Note: Hemolyzed Specimens are not acceptable.
Reference Values
3.5-5.7 g/dl
Methodology
Bichromatic digital endpoint methodology using bromcresol purple (BCP) Reagent.
Specimen stability/Retention time
7 days refrigerated