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Test Code PALB Prealbumin (PAB), Plasma

Important Note

Note: Specimen Requirement Change effective 3/6/24

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
PALB

 

Methodology

ImmunoTurbidimetric

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Lithium Heparin (Mint) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

NOTE: Fasting specimen is recommended

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84134 (HH Bill Code 0203005)

Reference Values

18-38 mg/dL