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