Test Name
Protein, Fluid
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypePericardial, Peritoneal, Pleural, Synovial
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Syringe or cup
Summary Test NameProtein, Fluid
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen Stability6 days refrigerated
Minimum Volume0.5 ml fluid
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin/separate and refrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsR 4 hours S 2 hours
Reference ValueNo normal range defined g/dL