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Test Code PALB1 Prealbumin (PAB), Serum


Ordering Guidance


This is an immunologic protein measurement. For thyroxine-binding measurement of prealbumin, see TBPE / Thyroxine-Binding Protein Electrophoresis, Serum.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL


Useful For

Assessing nutritional status, especially in monitoring the response to nutritional support in the acutely ill patient

Method Name

Immunoturbidimetric

Reporting Name

Prealbumin (PAB), S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 180 days
  Frozen  365 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

19-38 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

84134

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PALB1 Prealbumin (PAB), S 14338-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
PALB1 Prealbumin (PAB), S 14338-8

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 2 days