Laboratory Services
Total Protein, Body Fluid
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| Test Description |
Total Protein, Body Fluid
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| Synonym(s) |
TPBF |
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| General Information |
To aid in differentiation of transudative and exudative effusions |
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| Container Type |
Transport Tube, Red Top Tube, Li-Heparin Tube, or Aliquot Tube |
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| Specimen Type |
Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Drain Fluid (JP drain), Pericardial, Synovial, Ascites |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Date and Time of collection are required. Specimen source is required |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Indicate body fluid type and source (if applicable) Preferred: Depending on the volume, take an aliquot and centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer to a plastic aliquot tube. Indicate the body fluid type, source location, and time of collection on the label. Acceptable: Submit specimen in non-centrifuged collection container such as a plain red top or Li-Heparin tube. Indicate the body fluid type, source location, and time of collection on the label. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mLs |
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| Stability |
Room Temp - 24 hrs Refrigerated - 7 days Frozen - 30 days |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Specimen types other than those listed |
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday - Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
84157 |
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| Reference Range |
Reference range not established for sample type |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2881-1 14725-6 |
