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Protein, Total, Peritoneal Fluid

Test Code
17428


CPT Codes
84157

Preferred Specimen
1 mL peritoneal fluid submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Freeze and ship frozen on dry ice


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days


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


Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day


Reference Range
Transudate ≤3.0 g/dL
Exudate >3.0 g/dL


Clinical Significance
Measurement of total protein in peritoneal fluid is useful in the differentiation of exudates and transudates.




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.