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Protein, Total, Misc Fluid
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Body fluid testing only performed on abdominal fluids including ascites, peritoneal, paracentesis and pleural fluids. Synovial fluids not acceptable for testing.
The type/site of fluid submitted must be noted on the specimen and order. Fluid should be free of mucous, particulate matter, and be non-viscous. All of those factors can affect analysis and may render the fluid non-viable for testing.
Body fluid testing only performed on abdominal fluids including ascites, peritoneal, paracentesis and pleural fluids. Synovial fluids not acceptable for testing.
The type/site of fluid submitted must be noted on the specimen and order. Fluid should be free of mucous, particulate matter, and be non-viscous. All of those factors can affect analysis and may render the fluid non-viable for testing.
Test Code
FLTP
Alias/See Also
821;
Fluid Total Protein
Fluid Total Protein
CPT Codes
84157
Preferred Specimen
Aliquot of abdominal fluids including ascites, peritoneal, paracentesis and pleural fluids, type identified, free from hemolysis, particulate matter and mucous.
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
List specific body site/type of fluid being submitted.
Refrigerate.
20 mL specimen preferred, however, less is acceptable.
Refrigerate.
20 mL specimen preferred, however, less is acceptable.
Transport Container
Screw-cap container/tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = n/a
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Criteria is variable depending on the specific type of fluid sample received. In general, gross hemolysis, elevated viscosity, and particulate matter may cause interferrences with analytical methods.
Methodology
colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Daily
AU
AU
Report Available
daily
Clinical Significance
Due to the nature of the specific specimen submitted, analysis may not be performed due to physical properties of the fluid.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: December 7, 2021