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Revision as of 14:53, 4 October 2024
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | PALB |
| Synonyms | Alb |
| Turnaround Time | 1 – 2 hours |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Serum
Plasma |
| Preferred | 5 mL Li-Hep green-top |
| Acceptable | 7 mL plain red-top |
| Paediatric Requirements | Heparin microtainer 600 µL |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | Serum
Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 100 µL |
| Aliquot Transportation | Send ambient or on ice. |
| Stability - Add test | |
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 |
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