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Additional Codes
ALAB: VETALB
Test Method
Bromocresol green timed endpoint; Beckman DXC880i
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL serum is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a red-top tube. Serum gel tubes are acceptable. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT orders: Typically completed within 30 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
Canine:* 2.7-4.0 g/dL
Feline:* 2.8-4.0 g/dL
Other: Reference values not established for veterinary samples.
*Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Reference Intervals. 6/15/2017