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SIM
12500
CPT
84155
Synonyms
T. Prot.
Specimen Type
Plasma or serum
Container
3.5 ml Green - Lithium heparin plasma separator 4.0 ml Gold-top serum separator
Collection Instructions
None
Volume
2 ml plasma or serum Min: 0.5 ml
Additional Information
Patient Preparation
Specimen Processing Instructions
Plasma: Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes
Serum: Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Transport Requirements
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 5 days
Rejection Criteria
If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Reference Range
6.1 – 8.0 g/dl
Critical Value
none
Test Includes
Total Protein
Methodology
Colorimetric method
Testing Frequency
Daily, Monday - Sunday
Reviewed By
Sandy Hammett
Reviewed Date
2/2/2018
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