Test Code LAB0230920 Albumin, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Photometric, Bromcresol Green

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (Lithium heparin/PST)

Acceptable: Serum (Red top, Gold/SST), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.25 ml

Refrigerated

1-5 days: 2.8-4.4 g/dL

5 days-14 years: 3.8-5.4 g/dL

14-60 years: 3.5-5.0 g/dL

>60 years: 3.4-4.8 g/dL

Monday through Sunday

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