PROTEIN, TOTAL

Test Code: 111Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:

Total Protein

Method:

S

Collection Notes: : Avoid grossly hemolyzed and icteric specimens.
Clinical Utility: Serum total protein levels aid in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases affecting the bone marrow, kidney, and liver. It is also useful in diagnosing metabolic and nutritional disorders.
CPT Code: 84155 Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Ambient
 
8
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
6
 
Days
Frozen
 
6
 
Months

Plasma (1 mL) Li Heparin

Ambient
 
8
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
6
 
Days
Frozen
 
6
 
Months
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