Protein Total Serum TP

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Total Protein

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Protein Total

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
Plasma
Container/Tube:  Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
 
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
           2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
           2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
 
Stability: 4 Weeks Refrigerated
                 24 Weeks Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

4 Weeks Refrigerated
                 24 Weeks Frozen

Methodology

Colorimetric Biuret Reaction

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

84155

PDM

5300105

Result Interpretation

6.0-8.3 g/dL

Forms