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HelpTest Code PRE PREALBUMIN (PAB), SERUM
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | PRE |
| EPIC | LAB115 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Assessing nutritional status, especially in monitoring the response to nutritional support in cases of an acutely ill patient
Method Name
Turbidimetric Immunoassay
Reference Values
15 - 40 mg/dL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 84134 | Prealbumin, Quantitative |
Keywords
PAB (PREALBUMIN)
TRANSTHYRETIN
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
14338-8
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube