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Test Code TPPS Protein, Total, Plasma


Necessary Information


Patient's age and sex are required.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: The total protein concentration is 0.4 to 0.8 mg/dL lower when the specimen is collected from a patient in the recumbent position.

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin plasma gel)

Acceptable: Green top (lithium heparin)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.

2. Green-top tubes should be centrifuged and the plasma aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.


Useful For

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

Method Name

Colorimetric, Biuret

Reporting Name

Protein, Total, P

Specimen Type

Plasma Li Heparin

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma Li Heparin Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  180 days
  Ambient  6 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Reference Values

≥1 year: 6.3-7.9 g/dL

Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 12 months of age.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

84155

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TPPS Protein, Total, P 2885-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
TPPS Protein, Total, P 2885-2