Prealbumin
Abbrev Code: | PREALB | ||
Order Code: | LAB115 | Order Name: | Prealbumin |
Synonyms: | TBPA; Thyroxine Binding Prealbumin; Transthyretin | ||
Methodology: | Endocrine: Immunoturbidimetry
Roche: Nephelometric |
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CPT Codes: | 84134 x1, 84134 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Endocrine: Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported within the same day.
All other sites: Performed and reported hours/day. |
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
Collection Instructions: | Chemistry Tests Containers Chart |
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 | Chemistry (Roche-Grand Itasca, Roche-Range, UMMC West Bank) |
Interpretive
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Use: | Assessment of nutritional status; evaluation of total parenteral nutrition. |
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