Prealbumin (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100018

Alias/See Also

LAB115: Prealbumin | PALB

CPT Codes
84134x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP SERUM ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Lab Only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Separated samples are stable for up to 7 days at 20 to 25°C, at 2 to 8°C for up to 1 month, or at -20°C for up to 2 months. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

GRMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

HMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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