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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB115
Epic Description: PREALBUMIN
Synonym
PAB
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold SST, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.1 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
OALH Lab: 240 minutes
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot serum into plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
84134
Patient Preparation
Fasting preferred but not required.