Test Code TP Total Protein

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Required

Test updated March 2017

Container/Tube
Acceptable	PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top
Acceptable	SST
Specimen Volume	3.0mL
Minimum Volume	1.0mL

Specimen Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen	Temperature	Time Frame
Plasma	Refrigerated 2-8°C	2 days
Serum-gel tube	Refrigerated 2-8°C	7 days

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Age	Reference Values	Units
0-7 days	4.4-7.6	g/dL
>7 days-1 year	5.1-7.3	g/dL
>1 year-3 years	5.6-7.5	g/dL
>3 years-16 years	6.0-8.0	g/dL
>16 years	6.6-8.7	g/dL

Methodology

Colorimetric

CPT Code

84155

Loinc Code

2885-2