Test Code LAB10161 Prealbumin, Serum
Specimen Requirement
1.0 mL Serum; SST Tube Acceptable
Specimen Stability
3 days at 2 to 8° C
6 months at -20° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Age |
Sex |
Range (mg/dL) |
0 – 1 year
|
Male Female |
7 – 25 8 – 25 |
>1 – 12 years
|
Male Female |
11 – 34 12 – 30 |
>12 – 60 years |
Male Female |
18 - 45 16 – 38 |
>60 years |
Male Female |
16 – 42 14 – 37 |
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Immunoturbidimetric assay
CPT codes
84134
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
Not Applicable
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt