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Prealbumin, Plasma or Serum

Test Code
PAB


CPT Codes
84134

Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen
down and send 0.5 mL of plasma.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).


Serum

Draw blood in a serum gel tube. Spin specimen down and send 0.5
mL of serum.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate up to 14 days/Frozen OK 


Methodology
Turbidimetric Assay

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Reference Range

Males: 16-40 mg/dL


Females: 16-40 mg/dL



Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.