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Epic Code LAB115 Prealbumin, Blood Level

Test Name Alias

Prealbumin Blood Level | 8711

Interface Order Alias

10222

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Volume: 5 mL
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available daily, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

20 – 40 mg/dL

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

CPT

84134

CDM Code

3018413401

Epic Test ID

1230101067

LOINC

Prealbumin: 14338-8

Mayo Access Code

SHO8711

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024