Prealbumin

Test Code
PALB


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin)


Instructions
"Lipemic or frozen samples which become turbid after thawing, must be clarified by centrifugation prior to testing.
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days Refrigerated


Methodology
Nephelometry

Reference Range
"M Up to 5 Days 8.6 - 23.2 mg/dL
M Up to 2 Years 9.6 - 32 mg/dL
M Up to 5 Years 16.4 - 32 mg/dL
M Up to 9 Years 17.3 - 34.9 mg/dL
M Up to 13 Years 22.2 - 37.8 mg/dL
M Up to 19 Years 24.2 - 46.6 mg/dL
M Up to 999 Years 20 - 40 mg/dL
F Up to 5 Days 8.6 - 23.2 mg/dL
F Up to 2 Years 9.6 - 32 mg/dL
F Up to 5 Years 16.4 - 32 mg/dL
F Up to 9 Years 17.3 - 34.9 mg/dL
F Up to 13 Years 22.2 - 37.8 mg/dL
F Up to 19 Years 24.2 - 46.6 mg/dL
F Up to 999 Years 20 - 40 mg/dL"




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.