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HelpTest Code LAB45 Albumin
Additional Codes
CPT Code: 82040
Methodology
This test is also included in Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (LAB17); Electrophoresis, Protein, Serum (LAB2756); Liver Panel (Hepatic Function) (LAB20); and Renal Function Panel (LAB19).
Performing Laboratory
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
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).
Reference Values
Males
0-7 days: 2.4-4.9 g/dL
8 days-11 months: 1.2-4.7 g/dL
1-3 years: 3.5-4.7 g/dL
4-6 years: 3.6-5.2 g/dL
7-17 years: 3.8-5.6 g/dL
18-39 years: 3.5-5.0 g/dL
≥40 years: 3.2-5.0 g/dL
Females
0-7 days: 2.4-4.9 g/dL
8 days-11 months: 1.2-4.7 g/dL
1-3 years: 3.5-4.7 g/dL
4-6 years: 3.6-5.2 g/dL
7-17 years: 3.8-5.6 g/dL
18-39 years: 3.5-5.0 g/dL
≥40 years: 3.2-5.0 g/dL