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Prealbumin is a laboratory test. Reflects short-term protein status but is affected by inflammation.
Your clinician can advise whether this test is appropriate for you. The result should be read with the laboratory range, symptoms, medical history and other relevant results. The listed sample type is Blood (Serum).
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Result unit | mg/dL | Use the reference range printed on your final report. |
| Low prealbumin | Below lab range | May suggest poor nutrition, inflammation or liver context. |
| High prealbumin | Less common | May relate to kidney or steroid context. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Nutrition protein marker | Reflects short-term protein status but is affected by inflammation. |
| Monitoring | Used in selected nutrition support follow-up. |
| Illness context | Falls during inflammation or acute illness. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Risk context | Malnutrition, chronic illness, surgery recovery, poor intake. |
| Symptoms | Weight loss, weakness, poor wound healing. |
| Follow-up users | People under nutrition/dietitian care. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | The laboratory lists this as a fasting test but has not supplied a fasting duration. Obtain the duration from the collection team before your appointment. |
| Pairing | Read with CRP, albumin and clinical nutrition assessment. |
| Interpretation | Inflammation can lower prealbumin. |
The current Prealbumin price in Kolkata is Rs. 435. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
The laboratory lists this as a fasting test but has not supplied a fasting duration. Obtain the duration from the collection team before your appointment.
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Payment is made after sample collection. Review the final booking amount before confirming your order; the collection team can confirm the available payment methods.
Your report shows the laboratory reference range. A doctor can interpret the result together with your symptoms, medical history and other tests.
Thyrocare states that most test reports are available within 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the laboratory, depending on the test. This is a general estimate, not a guaranteed turnaround for this test; sample transport time is additional. Completed reports are shared digitally.
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