Albumin
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test measures the level of albumin in the blood. Albumin is a protein made by the liver and is essential for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids between blood vessels and body tissues. It is commonly used to evaluate kidney function, liver function, and nutritional status. Low levels may indicate liver disease, kidney disease, or malnutrition, while high levels are less common and can be seen in dehydration.
- Albumin
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
This test measures the level of albumin in the blood. Albumin is a protein made by the liver and is essential for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids between blood vessels and body tissues. It is commonly used to evaluate kidney function, liver function, and nutritional status. Low levels may indicate liver disease, kidney disease, or malnutrition, while high levels are less common and can be seen in dehydration. The only known cause for high albumin levels is dehydration.
2–5 business days
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Serum separator tube (SST)
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 6 months
- Reject Criteria:
- Anticoagulants other than heparin
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
