Test Code TP Protein Total
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Mint Green-Lithium Heparin
Plasma/Refrigerate
STAT Turnaround Time
45 Minutes
Routine Turnaround Time
4 Hours
Methodology
Biuret, no serum blank, end point
Reference Range
0-1 Month Male: 4.6-7.0 g/dL; Female: 4.6-7.0 g/dL
>1 Month-1 Year Male: 6.4-8.3 g/dL; Female: 5.1-7.3 g/dL
>1 Year-12 Years Male: 6.4-8.3 g/dL; Female: 5.8-7.7 g/dL
>12 Years: Male: 5.8-7.7 g/dL; Female: 5.8-7.7 g/dL
CPT Code
84155