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Methodology
Dade Behring Dimension Xpand Plus, Albumin-Bromcresol Purple Dye-Binding Method
Total Protein: Modified Biuret Reaction
Performing Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum/plasma
Container/Tube:
Serum: Yellow top or red top
Plasma: Light-green top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Reference Values
Total Protein: 5.5-7.8 gm/dL
Albumin: 3.4-5.0 gm/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
All
Turn Around Time: 8 hours routine, 30 minutes STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82040-Albumin
84155-Protein