Albumin

Test Name
Albumin
Aliases
Serum Albumin
Provincial Mnemonic
ALBUM
LOINC Test Code
1751-7
Description and Primary Use
To assess nutritional status, liver function, and calcium status.
Reorder interval
Not yet defined
TAT
≤ 3d
Test Cost
Not determined
Tier
1 - General Availability
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)

No Restrictions

Required Consultations
None
Algorithms and Guidelines

None

Special Patient Preparation

None

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

No special requirements.

Criteria for Rejection

Based on specimen condition and stability

Laboratory Service Area
Clinical Chemistry
Performing Laboratory / Site
Select category 1 sites and all Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites.
Last Updated
11-Sep-17