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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB45 |
| NBS code | LBC01505 |
| Service code | 31012 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following immediately:
Preferred: Gold Top
Acceptable: Green Top (Li Heparin)
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins (Gold Top) and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum/Plasma
Volume: 0.5 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum/Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerate | 7 days (Preferred) |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Gross Lipaemia | Alert/Reject |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Colorimetry
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
| Age | (g/L) |
|---|---|
| 0 – < 4 days | 28 – 44 |
| 4 days – 13 yrs | 38 – 54 |
| 14 – 17 yrs | 32 – 45 |
| 18 – 59 yrs | 35 – 52 |
| 60 – 89 yrs | 32 – 46 |
| ≥ 90 yrs | 29 – 45 |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Indicator of nutritional status.
Liver function test.
Update
Last updated 29/04/2026
LOINC Code Information
61151-7