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Protein Total Level  

Additional Codes

LAB118

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Biuret/Colorimetric

Specimen Requirements

Note: This test is also available as part of Comprehensive Metabolic Panel and Hepatic Function Panel. See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0-7 days:      Plasma: 4.5-7.0  g/dL
                     Serum: 4.2-6.7 g/dL
7days - 1yr:  Plasma: 5.5-7.5 g/dL
                      Serum: 5.2-7.2 g/dL
> 1  yr:         Plasma:  6.5-8.5 g/dL
                     Serum:  6.2-8.2 g/dL

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

CPT Code:

84155

Special Instructions

Stability

5 days Refrigerated