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HelpTest Code TP Protein, Total, Plasma or Serum
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s) or a plasma gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Salicylazosulfapyridine will depress results.
2. Indicate plasma on request form.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Salicylazosulfapyridine will depress results.
2. Indicate serum on request form.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Performing Laboratory
Conway Regional Clinical Laboratory ServicesReference Values
0-1 day: 4.6-7.0 g/dL≥1 day: 5.7-7.7 g/dL
Methodology
BiuretDay(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT