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Revision as of 15:06, 18 March 2025

Overview

Department Biochemistry
Test Code PALB
Synonyms Alb
Availabilty Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time 1 – 2 hours
Stability - Add test

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Serum

Plasma

Preferred 5 mL Li-Hep Green-Top
Acceptable 7 mL Red-Top
Unacceptable
Paediatric Requirements 600 µL Li Hep Microtainer

Aliquot Requirements

Sample Serum

Plasma

Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume 100 µL
Aliquot Transportation Send ambient or on ice.

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals
0 – 3m:       35 – 40 g/L
3 – 12m:     32 – 40 g/L
1 – 70yrs:   32 – 48 g/L
>70yrs:       32 – 46 g/L
Test Method Ci8200 analyser, Abbott Reagent. Bromocresol Purple - Albumin complex monitored at 628 nm
Advanced Notice Not required
Patient Preparation Not required

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