Eurofins Biomnis code

ALBD

Clinic 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.

Prenalytics

• 1 mL
• Aspiration biopsy
• Refrigerated

Methodology

Immuno turbidimetry

Turnaround time

2 days