Test ID BLOD0618 Prealbumin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by gross hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
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Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 6 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
84134