Test Code PROTEIN TOTAL PROTEIN TOTAL
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Cupric Ion Reaction Measured Photometrically
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top )
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
1 month
Stability Room Temp
1 week
Stability Frozen
>1 month
CPT Code
84155
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
TOTAL PROTEIN