Laboratory Services

Albumin, Body Fluid

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
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Updated Test Information:

Test Description	Albumin, Body Fluid
Synonym(s)	ALBBF
General Information	Aids in identifying the cause of ascites. Useful in differentiating exudative and transudative pleural effusions.
Container Type	Transport tube, Red top tube, Li-Heparin tube, or Aliquot tube
Specimen Type	Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Drain Fluid (JP drain), Ascites
Specimen Requirements	Date and time of collection are required. Specimen source is required.
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions	Indicate body fluid type and source (if applicable) Preferred: Depending on the volume, take an aliquot and centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer to a plastic aliquot tube. Indicate the body fluid type, source location, and time of collection on the label. Acceptable: Submit specimen in non-centrifuged collection container such as a Red top tube or Li-Heparin tube. Indicate the body fluid type, source location, and time of collection on the label.
Minimum Sample Volume	0.5 mLs
Stability	Room Temp - 24 hours Refrigerated - 7 days Frozen - 30 days
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	Specimen types other than those listed
Methodology	Colorimetric
Estimated TAT	0-2 days
Testing Schedule	Monday - Saturday
CPT Code(s)	82042
Reference Range	Reference range not established for sample type
Performing Lab	Incyte
LOINC Code(s)	1747-5 14725-6