Albumin, Serum or Plasma - Alomere Health Laboratory

Methodology

Colorimetric (Bromcresol Purple)

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)

Acceptable: Plasma, Green top (sodium or lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Refrigerated

0 - 4 Days Old: 2.8 - 4.4 g/dL

>4 Days - 14 Years Old: 3.8 - 5.4 g/dL

>14 Years Old - 60 years: 3.5 - 5.0 g/dL

>60 Years - Unspecified: 3.4 - 4.8 g/dL

Critical (automatic call back): <1.5 or >6.0 g/dL

Monday through Sunday

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