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Test Code TP Protein Total

Aliases

Total Protein

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8ml
  • Pediatric: 0.5mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  •  
  • Red Top


Plasma:

 

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
  • Purple Top(K3 EDTA)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

Test Age Range Critical Value
Total Protein 0 - 6 months 4.6 – 7.6 g/dL
  6 months - 1 year 5.1 – 7.3 g/dL
  1 year – 18 years 5.1 – 8.0 g/dL
  18 - 150 years 5.7 – 8.2 g/dL

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 500mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 8 hours
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 Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica - Colorimetric Assay

CPT Codes

84155