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0020029
Protein, Total, Serum or Plasma
TP
Ordering Recommendation
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Tourniquet application should be minimal.
Collect
Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Body Fluid (refer to Total Protein, Body Fluid, ARUP test code 0020502). Urine (refer to Total Protein, Urine, ARUP test code 0020479).
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 6 days; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
84155
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020029 | Protein Total, Serum/Plasma | 2885-2 |
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Aliases
- serum protein
- Total Protein
Protein, Total, Serum or Plasma
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