Test Code 62872739 Albumin Ascites Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Torrance Memorial Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following specimen:
Specimen Type: Ascites fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Additional instructions: None
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Storage Temp Stability:
Room Temperature: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Methodology
Dye-binding Bromocresol Purple
Reference Range
Interpretive Guidelines: Albumin Ascites Fluid
Reference ranges have not been established for this test.
Day(s) Test Set up/TAT
Performed:
Daily
Available STAT
TAT:
STAT: < 1hr
Routine: < 4 hrs
Aliases
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CPT Code
82042