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Test Code PALB Prealbumin, Plasma

Additional Codes

LAB115

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Container

Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free

Acceptable Specimens

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Reference or Target Ranges

Age Male Female
<2 weeks 10 - 13 10 - 13
2 weeks to 6 years 13 - 25 13 - 25
6 - 16 years 16 - 28 16 - 28
16 - 18 years 18 - 45 18 - 45
> 18 years 20 - 40 20 - 40

 

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 60 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 100 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 3 days
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 6 months
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 1 year

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas

CPT Codes

84134

Last review/edit date

March 2024