Test Code TP Total Protein, Serum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Total Protein (TP)
Sunquest Order Code: TP
Epic Px Code: LAB2515
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
<1Month: 4.6 – 7.0 g/dL
1-12Months: 4.6 – 7.5 g/dL
1Y-Adult: 6.0 – 8.0 g/dL
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
30 Days Refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
84155
LOINC Code
2885-2
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.