Total Protein
Abbreviation
TP
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 30 days, -20C up to 2 months
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin)
Reference Ranges
6.4-8.3 g/dL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Biuret
Clinical Significance
Decreased levels-nephrotic syndrome,extensive bleeding, sprue (deficient protein absorption), severe burns, salt retention syndromes, and Kwashiorkor (acute protein starvation). Increased-severe dehydration, multiple myeloma
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum