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Test Code PAB Prealbumin (Transthyretin), Serum

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.5-mL red-top (gel) tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:  For pediatrics, draw blood in a 0.5-mL green-top MICROTAINER®.
Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

Serum 

Range (mg/dL) 

0 – 364 days 

Male 

7 – 25  

Female 

8 – 25 

1 – 12 years 

Male 

11 – 34  

Female 

12 – 30  

13 – 60 years 

Male 

18 – 45  

Female 

16 – 38  

> 61 years 

Male 

16 – 42  

Female 

14 – 37  

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour