Home
HelpTest Code ALB Albumin
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the followings
Preferred
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
___________________________________________________________________________
Acceptable
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin/PST)
Volume: 4.5mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum/Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 2.5 months |
| Refrigerate: | 5 months |
| Frozen: | 3 months |
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 |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Colorimetric
(Bromcresol Green)
Service Code
31012
Update
Last updated 26/02/2022
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Indicator of nutritional status. Liver function test