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HelpTest Code TP Protein, Total, Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Biuret
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
RT, spun |
6 days |
|
Refrigerated |
1 month |
Reference Values
|
Age |
Male (g/dL) |
Female (g/dL) |
|
0 – 13d |
4.4-7.6 | 4.4-7.6 |
| 14d- 6m | 4.5-7.5 | 4.5-7.5 |
|
7m-11m |
5.1-7.5 | 5.1-7.5 |
| 1y-2y | 5.6-7.5 | 5.6-7.5 |
|
3y-18y |
6.0-8.0 | 6.0-8.0 |
| >18y | 6.4-8.3 | 6.4-8.3 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
84155
Secondary ID
HHA227
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Protein, Total, Serum or Plasma |
2885-2 |