Protein, Total (TPE)

Test Code
3040008039


Alias/See Also
1231100294


CPT Codes
84155

Includes
PROTEIN TOTAL


Preferred Specimen
Gold Serum Separator Tube


Minimum Volume
5.0 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plain Red top tube


Instructions
Specimen must be centrifuged within 2 hours after collection and serum pulled off cells.


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months


Methodology
Abbott Alinity

Reference Range
Males/Females:
0-1 Year: 5.4-7.0 g/dL
1-4 Years: 5.9-7.0 g/dL
4-7 Years: 5.9-7.8 g/dL
7-10 Years: 6.2-8.1 g/dL
10-18 Years: 6.3-8.6 g/dL
Adults: 6.4-8.3 g/dL


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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