Prealbumin
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB115
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GoldM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 12 Hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerate: 6 Months
Frozen: 1 Year
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| PREALBUMIN | 14338-8 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB115 Prealbumin: 84134
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)