PREALBUMIN
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (PAB) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (red/gold only. Plasma tubes NOT acceptable.) |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | Normal: 18-45 MG/DL |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 4 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 1 hr |
| CPT Code(s): | 84134 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |