Albumin, Fluid
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB177 Albumin Level Body Fluid
Order Questions
| LAB177 Albumin Level Body Fluid |
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | SterCont-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 6 Days
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 10 Weeks
Refrigerate: 5 Months
Frozen: 4 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| ALBUMIN, FLUID | 1747-5 |
| BODY FLUID SOURCE | 12515-3 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB177 Albumin Level Body Fluid: 82042
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)