Laboratory Services
Prealbumin
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Prealbumin
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| Synonym(s) |
Transthyretin
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| Test ID |
PREALB
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| General Information |
Evaluate protein malnutrition, total parenteral nutrition, and liver dysfunction. Values are decreased in inflammatory processes, malignancy, protein malnutrition, and protein wasting diseases of the gut or kidney. Values are increased in Hodgkin's disease.
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Stability |
3 days at 20-25°C
6 months a4-8 °C 1 year at -20°C |
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| Methodology |
Immunoturbidimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
84134
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| Reference Range |
20-40 mg/dL
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
14338-8
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