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HelpTest Code Total Protein Total Protein
Abbrev
TP
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=TP
EPIC=LAB118
Instrument/Location
Beckman DXC 700 AU
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum or Plasma (Lithium Heparin)
Container/Tube
Type: Gold Top or Lt. Green Top Collection Instructions: Draw
tube
and label appropriately. Allow Gold top tubes to clot for 30
minutes. Spin tubes within 2 hours. Note: Hemolyzed Specimens
are
not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Spun tube/Refrigerated
Reference Values
6.0-8.3 g/dl
Methodology
Rate Biuret
Specimen stability/Retention time
7 days refrigerated