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Protein, Fluid (serous)

Test Code
FTP


Alias/See Also
Fluid Total Protein, Body Fluid Total Protein


Includes
Specimen type, protein result


Preferred Specimen
1mL fluid (0.5 mL minimum)


Instructions
Specify type of fluid on container .


Transport Container
Mint green top (PST) tube preferred; red top tube acceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Bloody specimen is unacceptable


Reference Range
Reference ranges have not been established for this sample type


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.




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.