Protein, Total, Pericardial, Peritoneal or Pleural Fluid

Message

This test can be done on Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, and Pleural Fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to a 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

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Fuild, Pleural Fluid	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

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.