Test Code PREALB Prealbumin
Additional Codes
EPIC: PREALBUMIN [LAB115]
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Transport Information:
3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.5 mL blood/0.5 mL serum or microtainer
Remarks:
Separate serum from cells ASAP
Unacceptable Conditions:
Plasma samples
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
3 days
Frozen Stability:
6 months
Ambient Stability:
8 hours
Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Performance
Analytical Time:
2 - 24 hours
CPT
84134