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Test Code LAB4267 ALBUMIN, PLEURAL FLUID

Important Note

Sample must be walked to the laboratory. Do not use tube system.

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer into a secondary container.

Specimen Type

Preferred Specimen: Transparent Red Top Tube
Alternative Specimen: Dark Green Lithium Heparin Tube (no gel) or sterile container

Specimen Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Room Temp: 2.5 months
Refrigerated: 5 months
Frozen: 4 months

Method

Photometric

Reference Ranges

Albumin, Fluid g/dL No normals established

Test Components

Albumin, Fluid, g/dL.

LOINC Code

1747-5

IMO Code

IMO-PROC-30997819

CPT Code

82042