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Total Protein
MessagePerformed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
10.2018
10.2018
Test Code
TP
CPT Codes
84155
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube
Minimum Volume
1mL
Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 7 days
Methodology
Biuret
Setup Schedule
This test is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Reference Range
4.6 - 7.0 g/dL (0 - 1 week old)
4.4 - 7.6 g/dL (1 week - 7 months old)
5.1 - 7.3 g/dL (7 months - 1 year old)
5.6 - 7.5 g/dL (1 - 3 years old)
6.0 - 8.0 g/dL (3 - 18 years old)
6.0 - 8.3 g/dL (> 18 years old)
4.4 - 7.6 g/dL (1 week - 7 months old)
5.1 - 7.3 g/dL (7 months - 1 year old)
5.6 - 7.5 g/dL (1 - 3 years old)
6.0 - 8.0 g/dL (3 - 18 years old)
6.0 - 8.3 g/dL (> 18 years old)
Clinical Significance
This test is used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the liver, kidney, or bone marrow as well as other metabolic and nutritional disorders
