Test Code TPFL PROTEIN, TOTAL, FLUID

Important Note

If requesting this test to be performed on joint/synovial fluid – it must be ordered as an RMIS1 - LAB10479 (referrals miscellaneous test).

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	TPFL
EPIC	LAB196

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Evaluating effusions and diagnosis of transudate vs. exudate

Method Name

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Values

Reference values have not been established.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Body Fluid – Pleural and peritoneal only. Synovial fluid not permitted for testing.

Preferred Container

Red Top Tube

Preferred Volume

Body Fluid: 1 mL (Red Top Tube)

Minimum Volume

Body Fluid: 0.3 mL (Red Top Tube)

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Send refrigerated.

2. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Body Fluid

Frozen: 6 Months

Refrigerated: 1 Month

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
84157	Protein, Total, Except by Refractometry, Other Source (Synovial Fluid, Cerebralspinal Fluid (CSF))

Performing Laboratory Location