Test Code PREAL Prealbumin, Serum

Methodology

Turbidimetric
Useful for assessing nutritional status, especially in monitoring response to nutritional support in acutely ill patient.

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

1 serum gel tube (1 mL of gel-separated serum). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.

20-40 mg/dL

Monday through Sunday