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Test Code TP Total Protein, Plasma

Alias

Protein

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Light Green Lithium Heparin tube

Instructions/Special Handling

Serum/Plasma must be separated with 4 hours of collection

Preferred Specimen

Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light Green lithium heparin
    • Lavender EDTA

Units

mg/dL

Reference Ranges

0 minutes - 7 days 4.5 - 7.0 mg/dL
7 days - 1 year 5.5 - 7.5 mg/dL
1 year - 18 years 6.5 - 8.5 mg/dL
Adult 6.2 - 8.2 mg/dL

 

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 6 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 4 weeks
Frozen (-20°C) 1 year

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - Colorimetric assay

 

CPT Code(s)

84155

Panel Components

N/A