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HelpTest Code FALB Albumin, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
| PathLab | FALB |
| Epic ID | LAB177 |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Sterile Container
Collection Information:
A minimum of 0.1 mL of a body fluid sample is required for this test. If cells are present in the fluid, it should be centrifuged to remove them before analysis.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.1 mL
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 5 months | X |
| Frozen | 4 months | |
| Room Temp | 6 days |
Performing Lab
Pathology Laboratory
Methodology
Spectrophotometric, Brom Cresol Green
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
2 hours
CPT Code Information
82042