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Protein, Total, Body Fluid, Plasma, Serum, Spinal Fluid, or Urine
Test Code1008
CPT Codes
84155-Protein, total, serum (if appropriate); 84156-Protein, total, urine (if appropriate); 84157-Protein, total, body fluid (if appropriate)
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of body fluid
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge fluid.
Note: 1. Indicate specimen source. 2. Label specimen appropriately (body fluid).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Urine, 24-Hour Collection
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 25 mL from a 24-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is required. 2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions. 3. Indicate 24-hour urine. 4. Label specimen appropriately (24-hour urine).
Urine, Random Collection
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 25 mL from a random urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: 1. Indicate random urine. 2. Label specimen appropriately (random urine).
Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of body fluid
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge fluid.
Note: 1. Indicate specimen source. 2. Label specimen appropriately (body fluid).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Urine, 24-Hour Collection
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 25 mL from a 24-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is required. 2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions. 3. Indicate 24-hour urine. 4. Label specimen appropriately (24-hour urine).
Urine, Random Collection
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 25 mL from a random urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: 1. Indicate random urine. 2. Label specimen appropriately (random urine).
Minimum Volume
Pediatric volume: 0.2 mL
Instructions
Urine Collection
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Biuret/Pyrogallol Red Molybdate
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
BODY FLUID
No established reference values
PLASMA OR SERUM
1-30 days: 4.1-6.3 g/dL
31 days-3 years: 4.4-7.9 g/dL
>=4 years: 6.4-8.5 g/dL
SPINAL FLUID
15-45 mg/dL
URINE, 24-HOUR
0-150 mg/24 hours
No established reference values
PLASMA OR SERUM
1-30 days: 4.1-6.3 g/dL
31 days-3 years: 4.4-7.9 g/dL
>=4 years: 6.4-8.5 g/dL
SPINAL FLUID
15-45 mg/dL
URINE, 24-HOUR
0-150 mg/24 hours
Performed By
CoxHealth
