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