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Test Code TP Protein, Total, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Biuret

Performing Laboratory

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) gel tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of heparinized plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Serum is required if protein electrophoresis is also ordered. Plasma must be removed from cells within 4 hours of draw. Forward promptly.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).


Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Serum is required if protein electrophoresis is also ordered. Serum must be removed from cells within 4 hours of draw. Forward promptly.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

6.4-8.3 g/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84155