(PALB) PREALBUMIN | |
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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 |