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Protein, Total

Test Code
TP


Alias/See Also
TP, Protein


CPT Codes
84155

Preferred Specimen
Light GREEN (PST)


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (Red) or Gold (SST) or Orange (OJ) or Tiger Top Serum


Specimen Stability
Stable for 7 days at room temperature (15 - 250 C) and for one month refrigerated (2 - 80 C).


Methodology
Beckman AU

Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
Age Normal Range
< 12 Months (1 Year) 4.6-7.0 g/dL
12 Months (1 Year) to 24 Months (2 Years) 5.3-8.0 g/dL
24 Months (2 Years) to 4 Years 5.9-8.0 g/dL
> 4 Years 6.4-8.3 g/dL


Clinical Significance
Measurements of Total Protein are used in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases involving the liver, kidney, or bone marrow as well as other metabolic and nutritional disorders.


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
CCI Laboratory
FHSH 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.