Protein, Fluid

Message
Include fluid TYPE/Source with order.


Test Code
FLTP1


Alias/See Also
Body Fluid Protein, Protein, Total Protein, FLTY1, FLTP


CPT Codes
84157

Preferred Specimen
FLUID (FLD)


Methodology
Beckman AU

Setup Schedule
24x7


Limitations
AMR Range:
Values  <1.0 will be reported as <1.0, values greater then 24 will be reported as >24.0


Reference Range
Peritoneal Fluid: Transudate: 3.2-4.2 g/dl; Exudate: >4.2 g/dL
Pleural Fluid:    Transudate: <3.0 g/dl;    Exudate: >3.0 g/dL
Synovial Fluid:   <2.5 g/dL
(No reference ranges established for other fluid sources)
 


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC 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.