Protein, Total, Body Fluid

TEST: 019588
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CPT: 84157
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Expected Turnaround Time

1 - 2 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Body fluid

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Clean container

Collection

Tube must be labeled with patient's full name and type of fluid collected.

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Patient Preparation

Usual aseptic aspiration procedure

Causes for Rejection

Improper labeling

Test Details

Use

Evaluate effusions; diagnose transudate versus exudate

Methodology

Colorimetric

Reference Interval

• Peritoneal: Not established

• Pleural:

− Transudate: <3 g/dL

− Exudate: >3 g/dL

• Synovial: <2.5 g/dL

The method performance specifications have not been established for this test in body fluid. The test result should be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
019588 Protein, Body Fluid 2881-1 019588 Protein, Body Fluid g/dL 2881-1

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