PREALBUMIN

Message

SENDOUT/BOSTON

Test Code

PREALB

Alias/See Also

PRE ALB

Preferred Specimen

SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE

Minimum Volume

2 mLs

Instructions

DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN, AND SEND TO LAB.

Transport Container

ORIGINAL TUBE

Transport Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Specimen Stability

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

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

GROSSLY HEMOLYSIS AND LIPEMIC

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
WEST ROXBURY MA VA Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973

Additional Information
PREALBUMIN

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.