Prealbumin

Message
Outreach/Outpatients: 1 yellow top tubes
Inpatients:  1 yellow top tubes


Transport at room temp <2 hours if cells and serum not seperated.
Transport refrigerated <8 hours if cells and serum are separated


Test Code
PAB


CPT Codes
84134

Preferred Specimen
1 yellow top tube


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 yellow tube or 1 red tube
 


Transport Container

 
1 yellow tube or 1 red tube




Specimen Stability
Rm temp: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 2 days
 


Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
4-8 hrs


Reference Range


See patient report






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.