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TOTAL PROTEIN
Test CodeLAB118
Alias/See Also
TP
CPT Codes
84155
Preferred Specimen
Green top/Gel Li Hep
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
5 mL Gold SST
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate specimen
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:Routine 4 hr/ STAT 1hr
Reference Range
| TEST | AGE | REF RANGE |
| TOTAL PROTEIN | 0-7 days | 4.4-7.6 g/dL |
| 8 days-1Y | 5.1-7.3 g/dL | |
| 1-2Y | 5.6-7.5 g/dL | |
| 3-18Y | 6.0-8.0 g/dL | |
| >=19Y | 5.9-8.4 g/dL |
Clinical Significance
Total protein measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases involving the liver, kidney, or bone marrow, as well as other metabolic or nutritional disorders. Serum proteins perform a number of functions in the body. In addition to being major structural components of cells, proteins are involved in transport, enzymatic catalysis, homeostatic control, hormonal regulation, blood coagulation, immunity, growth and repair, and heredity.
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry
