Test Code ALBFL Albumin, Fluid
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: 30mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0mL
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Samples must be sent to the Laboratory immediately.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
Specimen Type: | Body Fluid |
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Ambient: | Send the sample to the laboratory immediately. |
Refrigerate: | Storage of fluid is not recommended |
Frozen: | Storage of fluid is not recommended |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Colorimetric
(Bromcresol Green)
Service Code
31012
Update
Last updated 29/08/2023
Updated on Specimen requirements
Unacceptable Condition
Haemolysis | NA |
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Icterus | NA |
Lipaemic | NA |
Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Detecting specific organ involvement or injury that caused the fluid formation.