Fluid Total Protein

Message
SRHC Clients:

Fluid type must be specified
Transport room temp <4 hours
Transport refrigerated < 8 hours


Test Code
FTP


Alias/See Also
Fluid Protein


Transport Container
5 mL fluid


Specimen Stability
3 days refrigerated 
Refrigerate within 4 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Purulent fluid will not be analyzed.


Methodology
Colorimetry

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
4-8 hrs




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.