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