Protein, Total (serum)

Test Code

PROTEIN, TOTAL

Alias/See Also

Chemistry

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top Tube -Plasma

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Gold Top Tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 1 week
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 1 month
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 2 months

Methodology
Biuret

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

TAT 1 day

Reference Range

6.0 - 8.5 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, infammation, and other medical conditions.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed in BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092
Alternate contact Diane Robert BR 774-826-2294
Alternate contact Bhumikaben Patel Bedford 781-687-2976

Last Updated: May 17, 2022

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.