Albumin, Plasma

Overview
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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