Specimen Requirements

Title

Protein, Total, Body Fluid

Specimen Requirement

Collect body fluid in a sterile container, send 1.0 mL fluid, indicate source on cup and on requisition.

Methodology

Colorimetric

Stability

Room temp: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days

Reference Range

Reference ranges are determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.

Turnaround

1-3 days

Clinical Use

Evaluate effusions; diagnose transudate versus exudate

Test Code

TPSF