Test Code LAB115 Prealbumin
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Container: Serum Separator or Plain Red
Volume: 5 ml; Minimum 0.6 mL
Pediatric Collection:
One Gold or Red microtainer filled to 600 uL.
Stability:
Once serum is separated from cells:
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turn Around Time (TAT):
STAT: 2 HOURS
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
24 hrs a day / 7 Days a week
Performing Laboratory Section:
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY
Reference Interval:
Age | Reference Range |
---|---|
< 15 days | 2.0 - 12.0 mg/dL |
15 days - < 1 year | 5.0 - 24.0 mg/dL |
1 year - < 5 years | 12.0 - 23.0 mg/dL |
5 years - < 13 years | 14.0 - 26.0 mg/dL |
13 years - < 16 years | 18.0 - 31.0 mg/dL |
16 - < 19 years |
17.0 - 33.0 mg/dL (Female) 20.0 - 35.0 mg/dL (Male) |
> 19 years |
14.0 - 37.0 mg/dL (Female) 16.0 - 42.0 mg/dL (Male) |
Additional Test Codes
PREALB