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HelpTest ID TP Protein, Total, Serum
Useful For
Diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases involving the liver, kidney, or bone marrow, as well as other metabolic or nutritional disorders
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumNecessary Information
Patient's age and sex are required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 180 days |
Reference Values
≥1 year: 6.3-7.9 g/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are <12 months of age.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
84155
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.