Albumin, Pericardial Fluid

LOINC codes: 51693-0
Tests that measure Albumin, Pericardial Fluid: Quest Diagnostics 1

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Quest Diagnostics, Albumin, Pericardial Fluid 17411

Population	Interval
A gradient value of >1.2 g/dL is seen in transudates.	A gradient value of >1.2 g/dL is seen in transudates.
A gradient value of ≤1.2 g/dL is seen in exudates.	A gradient value of ≤1.2 g/dL is seen in exudates.

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 17411

Tests

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Single-analyte tests

Albumin, Pericardial Fluid 17411
1 mL pericardial fluid · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Thurs (p.m.)
Method and collection
Method
Nephelometry
Collection
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freeze specimen and ship on dry ice
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Sources

Quest Diagnostics test catalog
1 test: codes, specimens, methods, preparation and reference intervals.
LOINC 51693-0
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
Search ClinicalTrials.gov for Albumin, Pericardial Fluid
Registered studies that measure Albumin, Pericardial Fluid, on the U.S. National Library of Medicine registry.

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