Test Code Prealbumin Prealbumin
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
Electro-Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint green (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Acceptable: Gold/SST
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
≥1 month: 18-40 mg/dL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84134