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Albumin - Serum
Alternate Names
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ALB |
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Ordering Information
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This test is part of the Liver Function Tests (LFT) panel It will also be automatically ordered if Globulins, Free Testosterone or Calcium is requested, for calculation purposes. |
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Cerner Test Name
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Albumin Level |
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Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
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Specimen
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Blood |
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Container
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Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert) |
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Collection Instructions
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Collect at room temperature |
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Can combine with other Biochemistry tests requiring same tube type. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL |
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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1mL |
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Frequency
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Daily |
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Reference Interval
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Sources: Adult: Beckman Coulter Paediatric: CALIPER Study. Adeli, Khosrow. Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences 2017 |
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Test Code
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ALB |
Container ID
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S,SP,LH,LHP |