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Prealbumin, Plasma or Serum
Test CodePAB
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).
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