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Test Code TP/PROTEIN Protein, Total, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Timed End point Biuret Method

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel).Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma ). Specimen Type: Serum. Container/Tube: Red top or serum gelSpecimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate/Ambient OK

Reference Values

0-1 year: 4.3-6.9g/dL; 2-6 years: 5.2-7.7 g/dL; 6 years: 6.5-8.2 g/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84155

Test Order Code

LAB118