Internal: Deliver to lab immediately. Offsite: Send at 2-8 degrees C.
Performed
Daily
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Before centrifugation: Ambient, 5 days. Refrigerated, 5 days.
After centrifugation: Ambient, 5 days. Refrigerated, 5 days.
Remarks
Identify fluid source on requisition. Because of sample viscosity, synovial fluid is an unacceptable sample type.
Performed
Daily
Methodology
Colorimetry
Reported
Same day
Synonyms
LAB196
EPIC Code
LAB196
PROT TOT BF
Interpretive Data
The reference range for total protein in body fluids is undefined. The result must be integrated into the clinical context and/or compared to a synchronous serum or plasma measurement.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by University of Colorado Hospital. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
CPT Codes
84157
Collection
EPIC Code
LAB196
PROT TOT BF
Performing Lab
UCH Clinical Laboratory - Core
Collect
1 mL of an acceptable body fluid type, collected in a sterile container. Acceptable fluid types:
Ascites
Paracentesis
Pericardial
Peritoneal Dialysate
Pleural, Thoracentesis
Cyst
For all other body fluid types, contact the Clinical Laboratory-Core to obtain Chemistry Medical Director approval for test performance.
Internal: Deliver to lab immediately. Offsite: Send at 2-8 degrees C.
Performed
Daily
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Before centrifugation: Ambient, 5 days. Refrigerated, 5 days.
After centrifugation: Ambient, 5 days. Refrigerated, 5 days.
Remarks
Identify fluid source on requisition. Because of sample viscosity, synovial fluid is an unacceptable sample type.
Ordering
Performed
Daily
Methodology
Colorimetry
Reported
Same day
Synonyms
LAB196
EPIC Code
LAB196
PROT TOT BF
Result Interpretation
Interpretive Data
The reference range for total protein in body fluids is undefined. The result must be integrated into the clinical context and/or compared to a synchronous serum or plasma measurement.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by University of Colorado Hospital. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
