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HelpTest Code TP Protein, Total, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB118
Methodology
Used to monitor protein metabolism and hemostasis.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 84155
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 2 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: 2 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Males
1-60 days: 4.0-7.6 g/dL
61-180 days: 4.0-7.0 g/dL
181 days-1 year: 4.2-7.9 g/dL
1-3 years: 6.0-8.0 g/dL
7-9 years: 6.3-8.1 g/dL
10-19 years: 6.4-8.6 g/dL
>20 years: 6.4-8.2 g/dL
Females
1-60 days: 3.6-7.0 g/dL
61-180 days: 4.0-7.6 g/dL
181 days-1 year: 4.6-7.8 g/dL
1-3 years: 6.0-7.8 g/dL
7-9 years: 6.3-8.1 g/dL
10-19 years: 6.4-8.6 g/dL
>20 years: 6.4-8.2 g/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday