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HelpOrder Code LAB942 Prealbumin, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
|
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
|
RV PREALBUMIN |
LAB942 |
PALB |
Useful For
Monitoring of nutritional status and/or nutritional support
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green-top (lithium heparin) gel tube
Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube or SST
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | Not recommended |
Reference Values
17.6 - 36.0 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Blanked Endpoint
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84134