Test Name
Total Protein
Alternate DescriptionProtein
LIS CodePROT
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypePlasma
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Gel Green Top
Container Whole Blood Required4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top
Summary Test NameProtein, Total
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability4 weeks refrigerated
Minimum Volume1 full green microtainer or 1 mL in a pediatric green top tube.
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin and refrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsR 4 hours S 1 hour
Reference ValuePlasma: 6.4-8.3 g/dL