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Prealbumin

Message
Prealbumin is a transport protein.  It plays a significant role in the metabolism of vitamin A by complexing with retinol-binding protein which in turn complexes with Vitamin A transporting it through the body.


Test Code
PALB


Alias/See Also
LAB3020027


CPT Codes
84134

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
Fasting, preferred.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
2.0 mL plasma collected in an orange plasma separator tube (PST)


Specimen Stability
Up to 7 days when stored refrigerated (2 - 8oC)
Up to 2 months when frozen (<= -20oC)


Reference Range
Sex Age Reference Range
M/F 0 - 5 days 9 - 23 mg/dL
M/F 6 days - 10 years 8 - 28 mg/dL
M/F 11 - 14 years 14 - 33 mg/dL
M/F 15 - 150 years 17 - 36 mg/dL


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.