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HelpTest Code LAB118 PROTEIN, TOTAL
Additional Codes
Internal: 10399
External: PRO
Beaker: LAB118
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) or Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.
Alternate Specimens: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top), EDTA Plasma (Lavender Top)
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 6 days |
| Refrigerated | 4 weeks |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 1 year |
Method
Colorimetric
Synonyms
Total Protein Blood
CPT Codes
84155
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Reference Lab
SCHS
Remarks
Total Protein concentration is 0.4 to 0.8 gm/dL lower when sample is collected from a patient situated in the recumbent position rather than upright.