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Test Code Fl Pr Fluid, Protein

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Source must be noted

Collection Method

Sterile body fluid collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.4 ml
  • Pediatric: 0.25 ml

Container

Sterile Urine Cup

Preferred Specimen

Sterile container

Acceptable Specimens

Body fluids

Reference or Target Ranges

No reference values available for body fluid sources

Reportable Units

g/dL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold 500 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 20 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 500 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient Refrigerate ASAP
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 1 month
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 6 months

Performance Information

 


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Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availabilty Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica - Colorimetric Assay

CPT Codes

84157