PREALBUMIN
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: PAB
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6910
Schedule: Sunday-Friday
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6910
Schedule: Sunday-Friday
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL serum (0.1 pediatric mL minimum)
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Red-Top or Serum Gel-Barrier Tube
Collection Info:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Red-Top or Serum Gel-Barrier Tube
Collection Info:
Methods
Immunologic
Clinical Utilities
Evaluate protein malnutrition, total parenteral nutrition, and liver dysfunction. Values are decreased in inflammatory processes, malignancy, protein malnutrition, and protein wasting diseases of the gut or kidney. Values are increased in Hodgkin's disease.
CPT Codes
84134
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
17.4-38.0 mg/dL