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Prealbumin : 4847

Test Code
PRALBM or 4847


Alias/See Also
Transthyretin, Thyroxine Binding Prealbumin


CPT Codes
84134

Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
  
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 4 months


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Sunday -Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
20.0-40.0 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
med fusion



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