Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Protein Total, Serum | |
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Test NameProtein Total, Serum |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = 1 Gold Top (SST) Minimum Testing Volume = 1 ml serum Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Serum or heparinized plasma collected with or without gel separator. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label or requisition. Laboratory Staff Instructions Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis, unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity samples will be rejected. Stability: Stable in serum or plasma at room temperature for 8 h, refrigerated for 1 week and for 1 month at -15°C to -20°C. Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible. |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)1 hour for Trauma or Stat |
Test Utilization |
Reference Value60 - 80 g/L |
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Test CodeTP |
MethodologySpectrophotometric (Biuret reaction) |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other InformationLast Updated: June 06, 2019
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