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Prealbumin

Test Code
PREAL


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Instructions
Spin within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Unspun specimen stable for 2 hours at room temp and spun specimen stable for 4 days if refrigerated


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
Evaluate protein malnutrition and liver dysfunction. Prealbumin is decreased in protein calorie malnutrition, liver disease and acute inflammation.




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