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Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB118
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Green Li PST
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6 ml
Stability
3 days at 2-8°C
Transport temperature
Ambient
Transport Container
Plasma Separator Tube(PST) or Serum Separator tube (SST)
Rejection Criteria
Anticoagulants other than heparin
Acceptable collection tube
SST
Clinical Significance
Total protein is useful in evaluating patients for nutritional status, liver disease, protein-losing renal and gastrointestinal diseases, and many other medical conditions. Elevated concentrations may be observed in patients with monoclonal gammopathies, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammation, and other medical conditions.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: 6.4 - 8.2 g/dL
Waterloo: 5.7 - 8.2 g/dL