Prealbumin
Test Mnemonic
PREALB
CPT Codes
- 84134 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
14338-8
Performing Laboratory
n/a
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Centrifuge and refrigerate. | Submit in original tube or aliquot into CCL aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 6 months |
| Frozen | 1 year |
| Ambient | 3 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Turbidimetric Immunoassay (TUI) |
Reference Range
| Prealbumin | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 17 - 36 | mg/dL |
Special Info
n/a
Clinical Info
Nutritional assessment
Clinical Limitation
n/a
Clinical Reference
n/a