Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD85794Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Prealbumin
Also known as: Transthyretin, Thyroxine Binding Prealbumin
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Prealbumin is decreased in protein‑calorie malnutrition, liver disease, and acute inflammation. It may be used as an indicator of nutritional requirements and response to therapy during total parenteral nutrition and as a biochemical marker of nutritional adequacy in premature infants.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunoturbidimetric)
Biomarkers
Prealbumin
AnalytePrealbumin • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 14338-8
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |