Test Information

NOTE: This order is impacted by the instrument changes occurring at IU Health, please refer to additional notes within order details for possible impact.

Collect


Blood, Lt Green

Preferred Draw Volume

4.5 mL

Minimum Draw Volume

0.2 mL

Other Acceptable Containers

Gold, Red, Green Na Heparin

Pediatric Collection

1 microtainer

Collection Comments

Process within 2 hours of collection. Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Ship spun Lt Green or Gold tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated serum/plasma

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Spun samples: Room Temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 1 month

Ordering Recommendations

In a healthy individual more than half of the total serum protein is albumin. Albumin is a key binding/ transport protein and is pivotal in the regulation of colloidal oncotic pressure. Albumin is included in the comprehensive metabolic panel or this test may be ordered individually.

Performed

Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights

Methodology

Bichromatic Endpoint

Reported

2-4 hours

Performing Lab

Chemistry

Other Performing Labs

Arnett, Ball, Bedford, Bloomington, Fishers, Frankfort, Jay County, Methodist 3E, Morgan, North, Paoli, Schwarz, Tipton, University Cancer Center, West and White Chemistry

Synonyms

  • 6046

Reference Chart

Albumin SerPl QNAgeReference Range (gm/dL)
 0 - 1 Day2.4 - 4.1 
 1 Day to <1 Week3.8 - 5.1
 1 Week to <4 Months3.1 - 4.2
 4 Months to <4 Years3.1 - 4.7
 4 Years to <14 Years3.5 - 4.7
 14 Years to <150 Years3.5 - 5.0

NOTE: If performed at White Memorial or Arnett laboratories:

Albumin SerPl QNAgeReference Range (gm/dL)
 0 - <4 days2.8-4.4
 4 days - <14 years3.8-5.4
 14 - <18 years3.2-4.5
 18 - <150 years3.5-5.2

 

CPT Codes

82040

LOINC Codes

  NAME LOINC
Order Albumin SerPl QN 1751-7
     
Result Albumin SerPl QN 1751-7

Test Code (Outreach Synonym)

6046

Catalog Code

685259
Collection

Test Information

NOTE: This order is impacted by the instrument changes occurring at IU Health, please refer to additional notes within order details for possible impact.

Collect


Blood, Lt Green

Preferred Draw Volume

4.5 mL

Minimum Draw Volume

0.2 mL

Other Acceptable Containers

Gold, Red, Green Na Heparin

Pediatric Collection

1 microtainer

Collection Comments

Process within 2 hours of collection. Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Ship spun Lt Green or Gold tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated serum/plasma

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Spun samples: Room Temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 1 month
Ordering

Ordering Recommendations

In a healthy individual more than half of the total serum protein is albumin. Albumin is a key binding/ transport protein and is pivotal in the regulation of colloidal oncotic pressure. Albumin is included in the comprehensive metabolic panel or this test may be ordered individually.

Performed

Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights

Methodology

Bichromatic Endpoint

Reported

2-4 hours

Performing Lab

Chemistry

Other Performing Labs

Arnett, Ball, Bedford, Bloomington, Fishers, Frankfort, Jay County, Methodist 3E, Morgan, North, Paoli, Schwarz, Tipton, University Cancer Center, West and White Chemistry

Synonyms

  • 6046
Result Interpretation

Reference Chart

Albumin SerPl QNAgeReference Range (gm/dL)
 0 - 1 Day2.4 - 4.1 
 1 Day to <1 Week3.8 - 5.1
 1 Week to <4 Months3.1 - 4.2
 4 Months to <4 Years3.1 - 4.7
 4 Years to <14 Years3.5 - 4.7
 14 Years to <150 Years3.5 - 5.0

NOTE: If performed at White Memorial or Arnett laboratories:

Albumin SerPl QNAgeReference Range (gm/dL)
 0 - <4 days2.8-4.4
 4 days - <14 years3.8-5.4
 14 - <18 years3.2-4.5
 18 - <150 years3.5-5.2

 

Additional Information

CPT Codes

82040

LOINC Codes

  NAME LOINC
Order Albumin SerPl QN 1751-7
     
Result Albumin SerPl QN 1751-7

Test Code (Outreach Synonym)

6046

Catalog Code

685259