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Test Code ASCTP Total Protein, Peritoneal Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL 
Collection Instructions: N/A

Reference Values

Not applicable.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84157