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HelpTest Code LAB118 Protein, Total
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Green PST (Lithium Heparin)
Alternate Collection Container
Green Microtainer PST
Transport
Plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Stability
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
<1 yr: 4.7-7.3 g/dL 1-3yr: 5.9-7.8 g/dL 3-6yr: 6.0-8.1 g/dL 6-10yr: 6.9-8.7 g/dL 10-19 yrs: 6.5-8.4 g/dL >19yrs: 6.5-8.3 g/dLMethodology
Roche c503 colorimetric Assay
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
84155
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen stored at room temperature.
Gross hemolysis.