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HelpTest Code LAB4174 PROTEIN, TOTAL
Specimen Type
Preferred Specimen: Lithium Heparin Plasma (Mint Green Top, Dark Green Top)
Alternative Specimen: Serum (SST, Gold, Corvac, Tiger, Red Top Tube)
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Turnaround Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Test Schedule
Daily and STAT
Sample Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 Months
Method
Colorimetric (Biuret)
Reference Ranges
| TP, g/dL | |
| 0-15 Days | 5.3 - 8.3 |
| 15 Days-1 Year | 4.4 - 7.1 |
| 1-6 Years | 6.1 - 7.5 |
| 6-9 Years | 6.4 - 7.7 |
| 9-19 Years | 6.5 - 8.1 |
| >19 Years | 6.4 - 8.3 |
CPT Codes
84155