Test Code PREALB Prealbumin
Additional Codes
Test ID |
PREALB |
EPIC Test ID |
LAB115 |
Specimen Requirements
Separate serum from cells ASAP
Container/Tube Type:
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Transport Information:
3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum
Minimum Sample Volume
1.5 mL blood/0.5 mL serum or microtainer
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
3 days
Frozen Stability:
6 months
Ambient Stability:
8 hours
Report Availibility
Analytical Time:
2 - 24 hours
Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma samples