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PREALBUMIN(TRANSTHYRETIN)
MessagePLEASE NOTE: SAMPLE TYPE CHANGE as of 10/23/2018
Gold SST or LG-RED (serum) required.
Gold SST or LG-RED (serum) required.
Test Code
PREA
CPT Codes
84134
Preferred Specimen
SERUM
Transport Container
GOLD-SST
Transport Temperature
REF-3 DAYS
Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:
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Reference Range
PREALBUMIN(TRANSTHYRETIN) | mg/dl | 0Y 00M F 18.0-45.0 0Y 00M M 18.0-45.0 |
Clinical Significance
Prealbumin is decreased in protein-calorie malnutrition, liver disease 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
LMH - Chemistry x3739 or 3764