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Epic Code LAB118 Protein Total, Blood Level

Test Name Alias

Total Protein | TP | 8303 | SHO10058 | 1230101092

Interface Order Alias

10058

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel) or Light Green Top (Lithium Heparin Gel)

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 0.4 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours See Processing Instructions.
PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS

Processed Specimen: Serum or Plasma

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: Yes

 

Processing Instructions:

  • Serum is preferred specimen type
  • Green Tube/Plasma: Centrifuge after collection.
  • Gold Tube/Serum: Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: aliquot plasma/serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

Age CHW CHS
0 up to 8 Days 4.5 – 7.0 g/dL 6.4 - 8.3 g/dL
8 Days up to 3 Years 5.5 – 7.5 g/dL 6.4 - 8.3 g/dL
3 Years and up 6.0 – 8.0 g/dL 6.4 - 8.3 g/dL

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Gerber Laboratory, Fremont, MI
Corewell Health Kelsey Laboratory, Lakeview, MI
Corewell Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Corewell Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Corewell Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Corewell Health Greenville Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Corewell Health Zeeland Laboratory, Zeeland, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Laboratory, St. Joseph, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland Marie Yeager Cancer Center, St. Joseph, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Laboratory, Niles, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet Laboratory, Watervliet, MI

Methodology

Colorimetric biuret

CPT

84155

CDM Code

3018415501

Epic Test ID

1230101092

LOINC

Total Protein: 2885-2

Mayo Access Code

SHO10058

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024

Orderable Regions

Southwest; West

Updated Date

12/2/2025 - Gold Top Preferred specimen