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Test Code ALBFL Albumin, fluid

Laboratory Code

LAB177

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body Fluid

Specimen Source: Peritoneal Dialysate (PD Fluid)

                                Pericardial Fluid

                                Peritoneal Fluid

                                Pleural Fluid

                                Ascites Fluid
Container/Tube: Plain sterile container
Volume: 30.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Sample must be sent to laboratory immediately. 

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Body Fluid
Ambient Not available
Refrigerate Storage of fluid is not recommended.
Frozen Storage of fluid is not recommended.

Methodology

Colorimetry

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis Not applicable
Icterus Not applicable
Lipaemia Not applicable
Others Not applicable

Reference Interval

Serum albumin ascites gradient (serum albumin minus ascites albumin) ≥ 11 g/L is highly suggestive of portal hypertension. This does not apply to other fluid types.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Detecting specific organ involvement or injury that caused the fluid formation.

Service Code

31012

LOINC Code Information

1747-5

Update

Last updated 13/03/2025