016931: Prealbumin | Labcorp Specimen Details LOINC® Back to Top Prealbumin TEST: 016931 CPT: 84134
CPT® (CDT codes and descriptions are copyright American Dental Association) | |
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86900 | |
Z94.0 | Kidney transplant status |
Z94.4 | Liver transplant status |
ICD-9-CM |
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Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC; 016931: Prealbumin: 14338-8: 016931: Prealbumin: mg/dL: 14338-8
Prealbumin - 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. ... CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited ...
Test Name: | PREALBUMIN |
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Alias: | LAB115 |
CPT Code(s): | 84134 |
Preferred Specimen: | 1.0 mL serum |
Container: | SST (gold) |
Prealbumin level | Risk level |
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11.0 to 15.0 mg per dL (110 to 150 mg per L) | Increased risk; monitor status biweekly |
15.0 to 35.0 mg per dL (150 to 350 mg per L) | Normal |
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Evaluate protein malnutrition, total parenteral nutrition, and liver dysfunction. Values are decreased in inflammatory processes, malignancy, protein malnutrition, and protein wasting diseases of the gut or kidney. Values are increased in Hodgkin's disease.
Prealbumin is functional in transporting T 4 and T 3. It is a negative acute phase reactant and has a molecular mass of 54,000.
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Prealbumin - 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.
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Although commonly used as a marker of malnutrition, research is continuing in order to better understand the role (s) of prealbumin in the body, especially the reasons for changes observed during illness, and the clinical utility of prealbumin testing. Common Questions.
Serum/plasma (or blood) albumin is now more often used to screen for and help diagnose liver or kidney disease and is tested on a blood sample. The urine albumin test (in the past, called a microalbumin test) detects and measures albumin in the urine as an early indicator of kidney damage. View Sources. View Sources.