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Test & Collection Guide

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Transthyretin

Ordering information:

A normal CRP is a prerequisite for this test, as is clinical information.

Alternate names:
Pre Albumin
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
PRALB
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Frequency:
Weekly
Reference Interval:

200-400 mg/L

Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

The serum must be aliquoted and frozen. Transthyretin is only stable for 3 days at 4-8C .

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