Test Code TP Total Protein, Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Green cap-yellow ring Top (Lithium Heparin Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top or Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Reference Values
6.2-8.0 g/dL
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 week
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Saturday
Methodology
Modification of Weichselbaum
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84155