CPT Code(s):

82040

Other Names:

Albumin

Test Includes:

Albumin

Specimen Requirements:

Serum(preferred)

Container

SST, Gold

Collection Instructions:

Separate samples as soon as possible

Stability:

Separated Samples are stable at Room temperature for 1 week and longer when frozen

Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions:

Moderate to Moderate to Gross hemolysis; excessive lipemia; improper labeling

Methodology:

Beckman AU 480