Test Code Prealb PREALBUMIN
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
Adults |
1.0 mL |
Pediatric |
0.8 mL |
Container
Serum: Red or Gold top
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
Adults: |
10.0 – 40.0 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold: |
60 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold: |
3,000 mg/dL |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
23 Hours |
Refrigerated |
7 Days |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84134