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HelpTest Code 4010144 Total Protein
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or heparinized plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
70 µL serum/plasma
Stability
Seperated samples stable 8 hours at room temperature, 72 hours
at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for up to 6 months
Analytical Time
Same day
Available stat
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Photometry
CPT Code
84155
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample
Gross hemolysis