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