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Protein, Total, Body Fluid
| Item | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||
| Available Stat? | Yes | ||
| Test code | TPBF | ||
| Test group | Total protein | ||
| Performed by | Parnassus Chemistry | ||
| In House Availability | Test available 24 hours per day 7 days per week | ||
| Method | Spectrophotometric (biuret) | ||
| Collection Instructions | Specimen label must contain the date the sample was collected and the legible name of the person who collected the sample. | ||
| Container type | Red top or clean container | ||
| Amount to Collect | 5 mL fluid | ||
| Sample type | Body Fluid | ||
| Preferred volume | 0.5 mL fluid | ||
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL fluid | ||
| Units | g/dL | ||
| Normal range |
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| Synonyms | TP; Specific gravity, body fluid | ||
| Stability | Room temperature 8 hours, refrigerated 2 days, frozen at -20C 1 week | ||
| Turn around times | STAT 1 hour, Routine 4 hours | ||
| LOINC code | 2881-1 | ||
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 8:13:48 PM | ||
| Entry Number | 789 | ||
| Lab Procedure Link | Click here for Procedure |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667