Test Code PALB Prealbumin (PAB), Serum
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top or Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Reference Values
16.0-38.0 mg/dL
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84134