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Albumin, Serum

Test ID: ALB
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

Spectrophotmetric (BCG, Colorimetry)

Report Includes

Albumin

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Collection Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Patient Preparation

Fasting specimen preferred

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Store and send cold or frozen.

Stability

Ambient 7 days
Refrigerated 1 month
Frozen 6 months

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Present

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Spectrophotmetric (BCG, Colorimetry)

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Albumin g/L
  • 0 – 14 days: 28 - 42
  • 15 days - < 1yr: 25 - 47
  • 1 to < 8 yrs: 35 - 46
  • 8 to < 15 yrs: 38 - 48
  • 15 to < 19 yrs: 35 - 51
  • 19+: 35-50

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
ALB 1575Albumin g/L

Test Version

3-Sep-2024