Test Code LAB45 Albumin

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 82040

This test is also included in Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (LAB17); Liver Panel (Hepatic Function) (LAB20); and Renal Function Panel (LAB19).

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Male, Female, Unspecified Sex

0 - 4 days old : 2.8 - 4.4 g/dL

4 - 14 days old : 3.8 - 5.4 g/dL

14 days - 18 years old : 3.2 - 4.5 g/dL

>18 years old : 3.2 - 5.2 g/dL