Albumin, Fluid
| Sunquest Code: | FALBP | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB177 | Epic Name: | Albumin Fluid |
| Methodology: | Polychromic end point
St Joseph: Dye binding BCP |
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| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Body Fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 1.25 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 day at room temperature; 3 days refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Range, UMMC-East Bank, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, St. Joseph's) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | No reference ranges have been established. This result should be interpreted in the context of the patient's clinical condition and compared to simultaneous measurement in the patient's blood. |
| Use: | Evaluate source of body fluid. |
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