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TOTAL PROTEIN

Test Code
TP


CPT Codes
84155

Includes
Toral Protein, Albumin, Globulin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma collected in a PST (LiHeparin tube)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
EDTA Lavendar tube
SST (Gold) tube
Red top tube
Tiger top tube


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 6 days at 20-25°C
Refrigerated: Plasma 1 months at 4-8°C
Frozen: 12 months at -20°C



Last Updated: November 1, 2024


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.