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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTAcceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
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
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
EPIC Code
LAB115
Patient Preparation
Fasting preferred
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Serum Prealbumin; Prealbumin;