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HelpTest Code LAB195 Protein, Fluid
Clinical Information
This test has been validated in pericardial, peritoneal/ascites, and pleural fluids.
Synonym
- FLP
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Refrigerated: 5 days
Rejected Due To
- Unacceptable container type
- Sample received past listed stability
Interpretation
Pleural: Pleural fluid protein to serum/plasma protein ratio > 0.5 are consistent with exudates.
Pericardial: The reference range has not been established for this fluid specimen. The fluid results should be compared with the concentration in serum/plasma or integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.
Peritoneal/Ascites: The reference range has not been established for this fluid specimen. The fluid results should be compared with the concentration in serum/plasma or integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.
Cautions
Body fluid specimen contaminated with blood may produce unreliable protein results.
Method Description
Colorimetric with cupric ions in an alkaline solution
Test Classification
This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Clinical Laboratories at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Protein, Fluid
CPT Code Information
84157
LOINC Code Information
2881-1