Albumin, Fluid

General Information

Lab Name
Albumin, FLD
Lab Code
FALBG
Epic Name
Albumin, Fluid
Components

Interpretation

Method

Spectrophotometric

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Fluid
Collection

Preferred: Fluid in PLAIN RED TOP tube. Specify Fluid Type

Acceptable: Fluid in GREEN TOP tube

Unacceptable: Fluid in PURPLE TOP tube

Handling Instructions

Body Fluids: Stable at 2-8 deg C for up to 5 days.

Quantity
Requested: 1 mL fluid
Minimum: 0.3 mL fluid

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Deliver to bench. Enter specimen type under the FALBSD at login

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Chemistry, Automated Panels(CHA)
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes
Performing Location(s)
HMC Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

UW-MT Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
82042
LOINC
1747-5
Interfaced Order Code
UOW2521