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