Service Description

The Prealbumin test measures the level of prealbumin, a protein produced by the liver that helps assess nutritional status and liver function. Why it’s done: To evaluate protein and nutritional status, especially in hospitalized or malnourished patients To monitor response to nutrition therapy To assess liver function and detect liver disease To help identify risk of malnutrition-related complications To monitor recovery in patients with chronic illness or surgery Specimen Type: Blood draw Turnaround Time: Typically 1–2 business days Collection Available: In-office or mobile blood draw services