P-R Test Listing

Prealbumin

Test Code: 4847

CPT Code(s): 84134

Methodology: Nepholometry

Clinical Significance: 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.

Alternative Name(s): Transthyretin, Thryoxine Binding Preablumin


 

Protein, Total, Serum

Test Code: 754

CPT Code(s): 84155

Includes: Total Protein

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

Clinical Significance: Total protein is useful in evaluating patients for nutritional status, liver disease, protein-losing renal and gastrointestinal diseases, and many other medical conditions. Elevated concentrations may be observed in patients with monoclonal gammopathies, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammation, and other medical conditions.