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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