Test Name
Albumin
LIS CodeALB
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypePlasma
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Gel Green Top
Container Whole Blood Required4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top
Summary Test NameAlbumin
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin ASAP after collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability5 months refrigerated
Minimum Volume1 full green microtainer or 1 mL in a pediatric green top tube.
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin and refrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsR 4 hours S 1 hour
Reference ValueMale and female and all ages the same: 3.5 - 5.2 g/dL