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Test Code PREALB Prealbumin (PAB), Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Performing Laboratory

Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of lithium heparin plasma.
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of serum.
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

20-40 mg/dL

Interpretation:

SEVERE PROTEIN DEPLETION
0-5 mg/dL

MODERATE PROTEIN DEPLETION 
5-10 mg/dL

MILD PROTEIN DEPLETION
10-15 mg/dL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84134