Test Catalog


Test Code: L01858

PLEURAL FLUID FOR ALBUMIN

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

PLEURAL FLUID

Specimen Volume:

(3-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

STERILE CONTAINER (NO PRESERVATIVE)

Alternative Top:

N/A

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

N/A

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC FOR LONG STORAGE

Instrument/Methdology:

ROCHE COBAS /SPECTROPHOTOMETRY

Turn Around Time (TAT):

24 HRS EXCEPT SUNDAY AND HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

THE PLEURAL FLUID ALBUMIN GRADIENTS CAN BE USED TO DIFFERENTIATE THE PRESENCE OF A TRANSUDATE FROM EXUDATE.

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