Albumin, Plasma
Tests:Albumin, Plasma
Overview | |||||||||
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| Department | Biochemistry | ||||||||
| Test Code | PALB | ||||||||
| Synonyms | Alb | ||||||||
| Base Lab Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | ||||||||
| Hawera Lab Availability | Monday - Friday, 8am to 4 30pm | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Specimen Transportation | |||||||||
| 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 |
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| Test Method | Ci8200 analyser, Abbott Reagent. Bromocresol Purple - Albumin complex monitored at 628 nm | ||||||||
| Advanced Notice | Not required | ||||||||
| Patient Preparation | Not required | ||||||||
Comments | |||||||||
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 03.10.2025 |
| Next review | 03.10.2026 (Due soon) |