Preferred Specimen(s)
2 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)
Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume
1 mL

Collection Instructions
Separate plasma from cells promptly

Note: For serum Protein, Total and Albumin panel, please see test code 7577

Transport Container
Transport tube

Transport Temperature
Room temperature

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 6 months

Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Serum • Any anticoagulant other than lithium or sodium heparin

Includes
Protein, Albumin, Globulin (calculated), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated)

Methodology
See individual tests

Reference Range(s)
See Laboratory Report