| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry | ||||||||||
| Test Name: |
PROTEIN, TOTAL - (P)
Test Code:
TP
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| Clinical Information: |
Plasma proteins are synthesized in the liver, plasma cells, lymph nodes, spleen and bone marrow. Total protein measurements are used in the diagnosis and management of a variety of diseases involving the liver, kidney, or bone marrow as well as metabolic or nutritional disorders.
Reference ranges are for a hospital-based recumbent population. Ambulatory patients have a reference range approximately 5 g/L higher. |
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 0.2 mL
Stability 4 weeks refrigerated, 1 year frozen |
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| Referral: |
Serum: 2.0 mL
Samples must be transferred to an aliquot tube and stored frozen if analysis will not be complete within 48 hours (#110-10-05 Serum / Plasma Separation Procedure & Transport)
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| Availability: |
Stat or Routine
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