Protein, Total with A/G Ratio (A/G Ratio,Total Protein with A/G Ratio)

Test Code
TPAG


Preferred Specimen
Plasma(Li Heparin), Serum


Instructions
"Order Total Protein and Albumin
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 8 hrs. RT,3 days refrig, 6mos frozen


Methodology
BCP Dye, Biuret



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.