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Total Protein
MessageMeasurements 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.
Test Code
PROT
Alias/See Also
LAB3000113
CPT Codes
84155
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
Specimen Stability
1 week at room temperature (15 - 25oC)
1 month refrigerated (2 - 8oC)
1 month refrigerated (2 - 8oC)
Report Available
Report available same day
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 0 - 1 month | 4.4 - 7.6 g/dL |
| M/F | 1 - 4 months | 4.2 - 7.4 g/dL |
| M/F | 4 - 12 months | 5.6 - 7.2 g/dL |
| M/F | 1 - 2 years | 5.6 - 7.5 g/dL |
| M/F | 2 - 70 years | 5.6 - 7.9 g/dL |
| M/F | 70 - 150 years | 5.6 - 7.7 g/dL |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
