Test Code LAB118 Protein, Total

Specimen Requirement

0.5 mL Lithium Heparin plasma; only PST acceptable.

Specimen Stability

7 days at 20-25° C

1 month at 2-8° C (preferred)

2 months at -20° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

5.9 – 7.6 g/dL

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Biuret

CPT Code

84155