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Test Code LAB118 Protein, Total

Intended Use

Used for the quantitative determination of protein levels in human serum or plasma.

Methodology

Biuret

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube

Acceptable: Plasma (heparinized)

Container/tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube

 

Specimen Volume:  1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.3 mL)

Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis. Forward promptly.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 7 days

Refrigerated: 1 month

Frozen (-20ºC): > 1 month

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84155