(PALB) PREALBUMIN | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:P209 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: Prealbumin | Method: NEPH |
| Collection Notes:Grossly lipemic or grossly hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable. | |
| Clinical Utility:The serum and plasma concentration of prealbumin proteins reflects the synthesis capacity of the liver and is markedly diminished in malnutrition and other conditions. | |
| CPT Code:84134 | Testing Location:AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen 4 Months | |