Test Code PRTPRO Peritoneal Fluid Total Protein
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Code: Peritoneal Fluid Total Protein
Sunquest Order Code: PRTPRO
Px Order Code: LAB7154
Specimen Collection Type
Peritoneal Fluid
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
No reference range established
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
Ascites fluid total protein >1g/dL favors secondary bacterial peritonitis over spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
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