Albumin, other body fluids

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Alb, Protein

Useful for:

Evaluate effusions; diagnose transudate versus exudate.

Specimen type:

Body fluid other than pericardial, peritoneal or pleural

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

2.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (315780): R-NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

3 days

Method:

Colorimetric

Reference ranges:

Not established

CPT codes:

82042

LOINC code:

Result 1747-5

Date created:

05/22/2019

Revised date:

04/13/2022

Review date:

12/07/2023