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HelpTest ID BLOD0618 Prealbumin
Synonym
Transthyretin, Prea
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sioux Falls
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by gross hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Bismarck
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test may be affected by gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
Sioux Falls
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Bismarck
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Bismarck
CPT
84134