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GENERAL INFORMATION

 FORMS - LAB

 

TEST INFORMATION LISTS

COLLECTION GUIDES & INSTRUCTIONS

CONSULTING PHYSICIANS

MAYO CLINIC LABORATORIES

     New and Updated Tests

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code TP.1 TOTAL PROTEIN

Methodology

Colorimetric

Useful in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases involving the liver, kidney, or bone marrow, as well as other metabolic or nutritional disorders.

Specimen Requirements

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Serum

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of serum-Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 4 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate:

Serum

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of serum-Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 4 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate:

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of plasma-Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 4 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

<3 months: 4.6-7.4 g/dL

≥3 months: 6.3-8.2 g/dL

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84155

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate