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Protein, Total, Serum

Test Code
TP


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens


Heparinized plasma




Transport Container
Serum separator tube (SST)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cool packs)


Specimen Stability
 Refrigerated: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
 Gross hemolysis


Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
5.9-8.4 g/dL


Clinical Significance
Total protein is useful in evaluating patients for nutritional status, liver disease, protein-losing renal and gastrointestinal diseases, and many other medical conditions. Elevated concentrations may be observed in patients with monoclonal gammopathies, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammation, and other medical conditions.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.