Prealbumin
| Sunquest Code: | PREALB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB115 | Epic Name: | Prealbumin |
| Synonyms: | TBPA; Thyroxine Binding Prealbumin; Transthyretin | ||
| Methodology: | Immunoturbidmetry | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Green (lithium heparin, gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis or lipemic samples. Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 6 months refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Assessment of nutritional status; evaluation of total parenteral nutrition. |
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