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Protein, Total, Body Fluid

CPT 84157

Test Details

Methodology

Colorimetric

Result Turnaround Time

1 - 2 days

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Use

Evaluate effusions; diagnose transudate versus exudate

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Body fluid

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Clean container

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Causes for Rejection

Improper labeling

Collection Instructions

Tube must be labeled with patient's full name and type of fluid collected.

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Reference Range

• Peritoneal: Not established

• Pleural:

− Transudate: <3 g/dL

− Exudate: >3 g/dL

• Synovial: <2.5 g/dL

The method performance specifications have not been established for this test in body fluid. The test result should be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
019588 Protein, Body Fluid 2881-1 019588 Protein, Body Fluid g/dL 2881-1
Order Code019588
Order Code NameProtein, Body Fluid
Order Loinc2881-1
Result Code019588
Result Code NameProtein, Body Fluid
UofMg/dL
Result LOINC2881-1