Test Code BFTP/PROTBF/TPBF Protein, Total, Body Fluid
Methodology
Timed End point Biuret
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, or synovial fluid . Container/Tube:Green top (lithium heparin) orred top; or sterile container for larger volumes. Specimen Volume: 1 mL. Additional Information: Indicate specimen source.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
No established reference values
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84157
Test Order Code
LAB1230021