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Protein, Total
MessageTest performed at York Hospital Laboratory.
Test Code
PRO
CPT Codes
84155
Preferred Specimen
0.2 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube
Other Acceptable Specimens
0.2 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial 0.2 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) gel separator tube
Instructions
Separate the serum or plasma from the cells within 4 hours of collection.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Next Day
Reference Range
| Age | Total Protein (g/dL) |
|---|---|
| <=4 Days | 5.4 - 7.0 |
| 1 Week - 3 Years | 5.9 - 7.0 |
| 4-6 Years | 5.9 - 7.8 |
| 7-9 Years | 6.2 - 8.1 |
| 10-19 Years | 6.3 - 8.6 |
| Adult | 6.3 - 8.2 |
Clinical Significance
Total protein is useful in evaluating patients for nutritional status, liver disease, protein-losing renal and gastrointestinal diseases, and many other medical conditions. Elevated concentrations may be observed in patients with monoclonal gammopathies, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammation, and other medical conditions.
