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