Prealbumin from human plasma has been used as a positive control in immunoprecipitation as a reference standard in quantitative rocket immunoelectrophoresis for quantification of cerebrospinal fluid.
Native prealbumin from human plasma. Plasma protein with minimal carbohydrate. Found in plasma at about 30 mg/100 ml. Functions in the transport of retinol-binding protein, thyroxine, and vitamin A.
Prealbumin levels are indictors of malnutrition and may be modulated during inflammation. It is regarded as potential marker of protein energy malnutrition (PEM) during chronic kidney failure supported dialysis. Low levels of prealbumin poses high risk to heart failure (HF).
