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Prealbumin

Test Code
PREALBUMIN


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 3 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 months


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 - 6 days


Reference Range
18 to 38 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Prealbumin is decreased in protein-calorie malnutrition, liver disease, and acute inflammation. It may be used as an indicator of nutritional requirements and response to therapy during total parenteral nutrition and as a biochemical marker of nutritional adequacy in premature infants.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973
 


Last Updated: April 8, 2019


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