Albumin
Abbreviation
ALB
Transport Temp
2-8 c (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8C for up to 7 days, store at -20C up to 3 months
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin or sodium heparin)
Reference Ranges
3.5-5.2 g/dL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Bromcresol Green
Clinical Significance
Elevated levels-dehydration. Decreased levels-kidney and liver disease, malabsorption, malnutrition, severe burns, infections, cancer
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum