Eurofins Biomnis code

ALBD

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

The albumin assay helps determine the nature of the puncture fluid. It may consist of: - an exudate, effusion of inflammatory origin, rich in proteins and leukocytes; - a transudate caused by a mechanical obstacle blocking circulation, depleted of proteins and leukocytes.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• aspiration biopsy
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Methodology

Immuno turbidimetry

Turnaround time

2 days