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Protein, Total, Body Fluid
MessageTesting can be performed on ascites, other (must be approved by Medical Director), peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, and pericardial fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to reference laboratory.
Testing performed at NCMC for MMC, SRMC, OCH, EMCH and BFCMC.
Testing performed at NCMC for MMC, SRMC, OCH, EMCH and BFCMC.
Test Code
Body Fluid Order (cs)/PROTBF - NOCO
CPT Codes
84157
Preferred Specimen
1.0 ml body fluid in sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
- Centrifuge to remove any cellular material.
- Indicate specimen source.
Specimen Stability
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Temperature |
Time |
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Refrigerated |
72 hours |
Methodology
Colorimetric Bichromatic Endpoint, Biuret
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
No established reference values
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
