Prealbumin (Transthyretin)

Synonyms

  • LAB115
  • PREALBUMIN
  • PREALBUMIN, SERUM

Cerner Name

Prealbumin

Clinical Info

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL of serum

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

3 days Room Temperature
6 months Refrigerated
12 months Frozen

Methodology

Immunoturbidometric

Days Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

84134

PDM

5302910

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
PREALBUMIN, SERUM PREALBUMIN PREALBUMIN Prealbumin

Result Interpretation

20 - 40  mg/dL

Forms
Chemistry LAB115 build edit