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HelpTest Code LAB115 Prealbumin
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Assessing nutritional status, especially in monitoring the response to nutritional support in the acutely ill patient.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 Days |
| Frozen | 2 Months |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Specimen Handling
Sample must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Methodology
Turbidimetric Absorbance
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
| STAT | 1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
7/14/25 ES