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PREALBUMIN
Test CodeLAB115
CPT Codes
84134
Preferred Specimen
One 5 mL gold top tube
Pediatric: one gold or red top microtainer
Pediatric: one gold or red top microtainer
Other Acceptable Specimens
Red top tube
Instructions
Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection. Serum/plasma must be removed from the red cells and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Ambient: 8 hours Refrigerated: 3 days Frozen: 6 months
Ambient: 8 hours Refrigerated: 3 days Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday
Reference Range
Age | Reference Value (mg/dL) |
0-15 days | 3-12 |
16 days-12 months | 5-24 |
1-4 years | 12-23 |
5-12 years | 14-26 |
13-15 years | 18-31 |
16-19 years | 20-35 |
≥20 years | 18-45 |
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center Camden Clark Medical Center Garrett Regional Medical Center Princeton Community Hospital United Hospital Center Wheeling Hospital