Albumin (ALB) Included in Liver Function Test (LFT)

Phlebotomy Requirements

All GP and Community samples sent to Ipswich hub. Colchester Hospital sent to Colchester Blood Sciences, URGENT Community Colchester sent in RED sample bag to Colchester Blood Sciences

Collection

Hospital or GP.

Sample container

Blood: 7.5ml Brown Serum.

Site

Ipswich & Colchester

Notes

Non-fasting. No specific patient preparation required.

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