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Protein, Total, Synovial Fluid : 4404

Test Code
TPSYAU or 4404


CPT Codes
84157

Transport Container
Preferred Specimen: 
1 mL synovial fluid
    
Minimum volume:
0.2 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen.


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


Methodology
Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
1.0-3.0 g/dL


Clinical Significance
An elevated total protein level in synovial fluid confirms the presence of an inflammatory process.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.