Pre Albumin
Order Name
PRE ALB
Test Number: 3603830
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 3603830
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Pre Albumin
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Turbidometric | 14338-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient N/A, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 6 months | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Use to evaluate protein malnutrition, total parenteral nutrition, and liver dysfunction. Serum level decreased in inflammatory processes, malignancy. Serum level increased in Hodgkin's disease. |
| CPT Code(s) | 84134 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |