Catalog ID Albumin Albumin
CPOE Test Name
Albumin Level
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
5 mL light green top tube (lithium heparin); light green cap microtainer acceptable
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container; improper labeling; insufficient volume
Reference Values
3.2 – 4.8 gm/dL
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, AD 3301, 706-721-2120
Turn Around Time
Routine: 2-4 hrs.;
Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.
Indication
Nutritional status
CPT / HCPCS Code
82040