Sign in →

Test Code PALB Prealbumin, Serum

Reporting Name

Prealbumin (PAB), S

Useful For

Assessing nutritional status, especially in monitoring the response to nutritional support in the acutely ill patient

Method Name

Nephelometry

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Ordering Guidance


This is an immunologic protein measurement. For thyroxine-binding measurement of prealbumin, see TBPE / Thyroxine-Binding Protein Electrophoresis, Serum.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

≤18 years: 12-32 mg/dL

>18 years: 19-38 mg/dL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

84134

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PALB Prealbumin (PAB), S 46130-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
PALB Prealbumin (PAB), S 46130-1

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Report Available

1 to 3 days