Prealbumin:
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 2-3 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Prealbumin is a protein produced primarily by the liver and reflects the current state of a person's nutrition. If prealbumin is low, other proteins and nutrients in the blood may also be low. Low levels may be seen in patients with Severe or chronic illness such as cancer, Hyperthyroidism, Liver disease, Serious infections, Certain digestive disorders, and Inflammation.
Alternative Name(s): Transthyretin, Thyroxine Binding Prealbumin
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 2-3 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Prealbumin is a protein produced primarily by the liver and reflects the current state of a person's nutrition. If prealbumin is low, other proteins and nutrients in the blood may also be low. Low levels may be seen in patients with Severe or chronic illness such as cancer, Hyperthyroidism, Liver disease, Serious infections, Certain digestive disorders, and Inflammation.
Alternative Name(s): Transthyretin, Thyroxine Binding Prealbumin