TOTAL PROTEIN

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
TOTAL PROTEIN


Alias/See Also
TP, T.P., TOTAL PROTEIN


Includes
TOTAL PROTEIN LEVEL


Preferred Specimen
PLAMA


Minimum Volume
1mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
GOLD SST TUBE


Instructions
DRAW 1 LI HEP GREEN TOP TUBE, SPIN DOWN


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


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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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.