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Prealbumin

Test Code
PALB


CPT Codes
84134

Preferred Specimen
GOLD (SST)


Patient Preparation
Fasting 8 to 12 hours is recommended

Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (Red) or Gold (SST) or Orange (OJ) or Tiger Top Serum


Specimen Stability
Serum samples are stable 7 days when stored at 2 - 80 C. These samples can be stored frozen at < -200C for 2 months.


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


Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
21-41 mg/dL


Clinical Significance

Historically, prealbumin has been ordered to help detect protein-calorie malnutrition and to monitor the effectiveness of parenteral (for example, intravenous) nutrition. Newer evidence suggests that the reasons for changes in prealbumin levels may be more complex and the test should not be interpreted as a simple indicator of nutritional status.




Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory



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.