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Test Code PREALB Prealbumin, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

LAB115

Methodology

Used for monitoring of nutritional status and/or nutritional support.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

 

CPT: 84134

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma)

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube

Specimen: 1 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: 

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum)

Reference Values

20-40 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday