PREALBUMIN(TRANSTHYRETIN)

Message
PLEASE NOTE: SAMPLE TYPE CHANGE as of 10/23/2018
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:


Reference Range
PREALBUMIN(TRANSTHYRETIN)mg/dl0Y 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



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.