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Test Code Prealb Pre-albumin

Aliases

PALB

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 1 ml
  • Pediatric: 0.8 mL

Container

Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free

Preferred Specimen

Gold Top SST Serum

Acceptable Specimens

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top
  • Light Green (Li Hep)
  • Lavendar (K2 EDTA)

Reference or Target Ranges

10 – 40 mg/dL

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 60 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 3000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 23 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 7 Days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 30 Days

Performance Information

 


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Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica - Immunoassay

CPT Codes

84134