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TOTAL PROTEIN, BODY FLUID
Test CodeTP-BF
Alias/See Also
TP, T.P., TOTAL PROTEIN BODY FLUID
Preferred Specimen
FLUID
Minimum Volume
1mL
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
Reference Range
Exudate > 3.0 g/dL
Transudate < 3.0 g/dL
Transudate < 3.0 g/dL
Clinical Significance
An elevated pleural fluid protein level may indicate tuberculosis or parapneumonic effusion
Measurement of total protein in peritoneal fluid is useful in the differentiation of exudates and transudates.
Measurement of total protein in peritoneal fluid is useful in the differentiation of exudates and transudates.
Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA-CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 ext: 5518, 5519
