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Test Code TPROT PROTEIN, TOTAL, SERUM

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Software Test Code
Label Text                                   TPROT
EPIC LAB118           

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Diagnosis and treating of a variety of diseases involving the liver, kidney, or bone marrow, as well as other metabolic or nutritional disorders

Method Name

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Values

6.4 – 8.3 g/dL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Plasma 

~ Serum

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST) 

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST)) 

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Frozen: 6 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 6 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

84155 Protein, Total, Except by Refractometry, Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood  

Keywords

TOTAL PROTEIN

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

2885-2

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)