Test Code PAB Prealbumin
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection 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