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PROTEIN, TOTAL
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
TP
Alias/See Also
TP, T.P., TOTAL PROTEIN
Preferred Specimen
PLASMA
Minimum Volume
2mLs
Other Acceptable Specimens
GOLD TOP TUBE- SERUM
Instructions
1 LI HEP(LIGHT GREEN) PST TUBE, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 week
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 1 month
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 2 months
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 1 month
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 2 months
Methodology
Biuret
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Reference Range
6.0 - 8.5 g/dL
Clinical Significance
Total protein is useful in evaluating patients for nutritional status, liver disease, protein-losing renal and gastrointestinal diseases, and many other medical conditions. Elevated concentrations may be observed in patients with monoclonal gammopathies, autoimmune hepatitis, infammation, and other medical conditions.
Performing Laboratory
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