Synonyms
Body Fluid, Albumin
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB177
Lab Test Days
As Received
Standard TAT
3 hours
Stat TAT
1 hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.0 ml Body Fluid
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Send in red top tube, syringe, or sterile container. Note fluid type on specimen label. (CSF is an acceptable specimen type for this order)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Test Volume Required
1.0 ml Body Fluid
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 ml Body Fluid
Processing Instructions
Have Med Tech evaluate specimen. Centrifuge & aliquot supernatant. Note type of fluid on specimen label Note type of fluid on specimen label.
CPT Codes
82042