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Protein, Total, Body Fluid
MessageTesting can be performed on peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, and pericardial fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to reference laboratory.
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
Temperature |
Time |
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
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory