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A tetrameric protein, molecular weight between 50,000 and 70,000, consisting of 4 equal chains, and migrating on electrophoresis in 3 fractions; more mobile than serum albumin. Its concentration ranges from 7 to 33 percent in the serum, but levels decrease in liver disease.
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... Why get tested?
To diagnose patients with malnutrition and to monitor patients at risk for poor nutrition
When to get tested?
If your doctor suspects you are malnourished, because of poor diet, HIV, or an eating disorder, if you are about to be admitted to the hospital for surgery, if are hospitalized with certain diseases, or if you are having parenteral (for example, intravenous) nutrition or hemodialysis
Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm
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Resources
- Prealbumin (Lab Tests Online)

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