Test Name

Total Protein

Test Code

208

Unit

g/dL

Station

Chemistry

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

T. Prot

CPT Code

84155

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Colorimetric

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated.

Separate serum from cells within 4 hours of collection

Stability:

1 month at 2 to 8 ^oC

6 months at -15 to -20 ^oC

Min. Volume

1 mL

Turn-Around-Time

One day.

Intended Use

Evaluate nutrional status; investigate
edema.

Limitations

Clinical interpretation is greatly enhanced by the fractions
composing total protein when fractionation is clinically indicated ( serum
electrophoresis, Immunoglobulins quantitation, immunofixation);
Measuring range: 0.2 to 12 g/dL.

Patient Preparation

No specific instructions
needed

Reasons for Rejection

Gross hemolysis and lipemia

Adult Reference Ranges

 6.50 to 8.30
g/dL