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PAB, PABA aminobenzoic acid.

prealbumin test (PAB, TBPA),

a blood, 24-hour urine, or cerebrospinal fluid analysis. It is useful as a marker of nutritional status and is a sensitive indicator of protein synthesis and catabolism. This test is done frequently on patients receiving total parenteral nutrition.

p-aminobenzoic acid (PAB) (PABA) [ah-me″no-ben-zo´ik]

a substance required for the synthesis of folic acid by many organisms; it is included in the B vitamin complex, although it is not an essential nutrient for humans. It is synthesized by many bacteria; sulfonamides act by blocking its synthesis; it also absorbs ultraviolet light, specifically UVB rays, and is used as aminobenzoic acid as a topical sunscreen.

PAB,

n See PABA.

PAB, PABA

para-aminobenzoic acid.

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