Total Protein
Test Code
TP
Description
Total protein is useful in evaluating patients for nutritional status, liver disease, protein-losing renal and gastrointestinal diseases, and many other medical conditions. Elevated concentrations may be observed in patients with monoclonal gammopathies, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammation, and other medical conditions.
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.10 mL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
1 week at RT (15-25°C)
1 month refrigerated at 2-8°C
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Biuret
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
TP
Study Offerings
Not offered
Related Tests
ATG
Reference Interval
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Total Protein, Serum |
Human |
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Male |
Female |
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|
g/dL |
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|
Newborn - 11 months |
4.3-6.9 |
4.3-6.9 |
|
1 year - 2 years |
5.2-7.4 |
5.2-7.4 |
|
3 years - 5 years |
5.6-7.7 |
5.6-7.7 |
|
6 years - 9 years |
6.5-8.3 |
6.5-8.3 |
|
10 years - 18 years |
6.1-8.0 |
6.1-8.0 |
|
19+ years |
6.5-8.1 |
6.5-8.1 |
CPT Code
84157
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared