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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.

Reference Values

0-1 year: 5.5-7.5 g/dL

>1 year: 6.0-8.3 g/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT-45 minutes

Routine-shift

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84155

Special Instructions