Albumin
Albumin is measured as part of LFT & Ca/bone profiles.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0003 |
| Additional Information | Albumin is a carbohydrate free protein which constitutes 55-65% of total plasma protein. It maintains oncotic plasma pressure and is involved in the storage and transport of a wide variety of ligands and is a source of endogenous amino acids. Albumin binds and solubilises various compounds eg bilirubin, Ca and LCFA. Albumin is also capable of binding toxic heavy metals as well as numerous pharmaceuticals which is the reason why low albumin concentrations in blood have a significant effect on pharmacokinetics. |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: 6 Hours In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: 24 Hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | g/L |
| Telepath | Data entry set(s)LGI: ALB2LSJUH: ALB2J |
| ICE Codes | LALB |
