_______________ is useful for monitoring short-term changes in visceral protein
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Prealbumin
Prealbumin normally ranges from 20 to 50 mg/dL. This test is useful in monitoring short-term changes in visceral protein. It has a short half-life of 2 days.
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