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HelpTest Code PREALB Prealbumin (PAB), Serum
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Gold top tube(s)
Specimen Type: Serum
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL of serum
Collection Instructions:
Note: Please ensure that specimens are labeled correctly. Two patient identifiers are required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital
Reference Values
See lab report for reference range.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84134
Specimen Stability:
|
Specimen Type(s) |
Storage Condition(s) |
Storage Duration |
|
Serum |
Room temperature (18–26°C)5 |
up to 23 hours |
|
2–8°C5 |
up to 7 days |
|
|
Frozen at ≤ -20°C5 |
up to 30 days |
Method Name
Turbidimetric Immunoassay
INTENDED USE:
Prealbumin levels are useful in the monitoring of nutritional status and/or nutritional support.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday