(Alb)
Suitable Specimen Types
Li Hep PlasmaAlbumin (Alb)
Specimen Volume
1 ml blood (minimum sample volume 200uL)Specimen Transport
Not applicable
Sample Preparation
Centrifuge on arrival
Turnaround Time
24 hoursSample Processing In Laboratory
No special requirements
Sample Stability
5 months at 2-8°CGeneral Information
Hypoalbuminaemia may occur due to a variety of illnesses, such as hepatic disease, dietary influences, tissue damage due to burns or inflammation and proteinuria due to nephrotic syndrome. Hyperalbuminaemia is of little diagnostic significance except in cases of severe dehydration and malnutrition.
Patient Preparation
None
Notes
No significant interference from haemolysis, icterus or lipaemia.
Reference Range
35-50 g/L (Pathology Harmony)
Source of Reference Range
In house validationSpecifications
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EQA Status:
UK NEQAS for Clinical Chemistry Scheme
- EQAS Scheme: Yes