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Test Code PAB Prealbumin

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

GRN-PST

Collection Volume

5 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

Rejection Criteria

More than 1 specimen submitted in 24 hours, inadequate labelling

Specimen Storage and Stability

Stable up to 48 hours at 2-8 C

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Lab Department

Chemistry

Alias

Serum Prealbumin; Prealbumin;

EPIC Code

LAB115

Acceptable Collection Container

GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel

Patient Preparation

Fasting preferred

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours