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HelpTest Code LAB118 Protein Total
Synonym
- TP
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top, Mint Green Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Quantity not sufficient
- Quality not acceptable
Reference Values
| FEMALE | MALE |
|---|---|
| 0-30 days: 4.2-6.2 g/dL 31-182 days: 4.4-6.6 g/dL 183-365 days: 5.6-7.9 g/dL 1-18 years: 5.7-8.0 g/dL 19+ years: 6.4-8.3 g/dL |
0-30 days: 4.1-6.3 g/dL 31-182 days: 4.7-6.7 g/dL 183-365 days: 5.5-7.0 g/dL 1-18 years: 5.7-8.0 g/dL 19+ years: 6.4-8.3 g/dL |
Cautions
Falsely elevated serum/plasma total protein results may occur in grossly hemolyzed specimen.
Method Description
Colorimetric with cupric ions in an alkaline solution
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab James
Clinical Lab Martha Morehouse
Clinical Lab Spielman
Clinical Lab West Campus
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Protein Total
CPT Code Information
84155
LOINC Code Information
2885-2