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(PALB) PREALBUMIN

Test Code:P209Specimen 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:84134Testing Location:AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Ambient
 
7
 
Days
Refrigerated
 
14
 
Days
Frozen
 
4
 
Months