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Additional Codes
LAB45
Methodology
Used for general protein balance and colloid osmotic pressure.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 82040
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Males
1-7 days: 2.4-3.9 g/dL
8-30 days: 2.1-4.5 g/dL
31-90 days: 2.1-4.8 g/dL
91-180 days: 2.2-4.9 g/dL
181 days-1 year: 2.2-4.7 g/dL
1-3 years: 3.5-4.2 g/dL
4-6 years: 3.6-5.2 g/dL
7-19 years: 3.8-5.6 g/dL
20 years-adult: 3.4-5.0 g/dL
Females
1-7 days: 1.9-4.0 g/dL
8-30 days: 1.9-4.4 g/dL
31-90 days: 2.0-4.2 g/dL
91-180 days: 2.3-4.4 g/dL
181 days-1 year: 2.3-4.7 g/dL
1-3 years: 3.5-4.7 g/dL
4-6 years: 3.6-5.2 g/dL
7-19 years: 3.8-5.6 g/dL
20 years-adult: 3.4-5.0 g/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
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