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Protein, Total, Serum

Test Code
TP


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Unspun specimen stable for 2 hours at room temp., spun specimen stable for 4 days refrigerated and up to 6 months frozen


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges


Clinical Significance
Can reflect nutritional status and may be used to screen for and help diagnose kidney disease, liver disease and many other 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.