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Test Code Total Protein Plas or Total Protein, Serum Protein, Total, Plasma and Serum

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Colorimetric End point

Note: This test is also available as part of #COMP Comprehensive Metabolic Panel and  #HEP PNL Hepatic Panel (Liver Profile). See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.

2. Avoid hemolysis.

3. Label specimen as plasma.

 

Alternate (Non-Hospital Patient):

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.

2. Avoid hemolysis.

3. Label specimen as serum.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT-45 minutes

Routine-shift

Reference Values

0-1 year: 5.5-7.5 g/dL

>1 year: 6.0-8.3 g/dL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84155

Special Instructions