Test Code PRCPRO Pericardial Fluid Total Protein
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Code: Pericardial Fluid Protein
Sunquest Order Code: PRCPRO
Px Order Code: LAB7145
Specimen Collection Type
Pericardial Fluid
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
2.8 – 3.8 g/dL
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
Exudates have total protein >3.0 g/dL and fluid to serum total protein ratio >0.5
Rejection Criteria
N/A
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
30 Days
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
84157
LOINC Code
2881-1
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
This test is laboratory developed. Methodology: Spectrophotometry