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HelpEPIC CODE: LAB177 Albumin, Body Fluid
ADDITIONAL TEST CODE
Sunquest: FALB
REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING
UPH Methodist Hospital – Chemistry
Collect
3 mL body fluid in clean container with secure lid. (Min: 1 mL) Pleural and Peritoneal fluids. Specify Source of Fluid
Storage/Transport Temperature
Transport immediatley at Ambient (room temperature) or refrigerate and transport at 2-8ø C
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen (-20oC): Unacceptable
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen Samples
Methodology
Poly Chromatic endpoint
Reference Interval
A reference interval has not been established for this test on the supplied specimen type. This test was developed using enzymatic methodology developed by Siemens and its performance characteristics determined by UnityPoint Health Methodist. It has not been clared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes.
CPT Codes
82042