Total Protein-Other
Label Mnemonic: | TPO |
Epic code: | LAB844 |
Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 84155 |
Specimen(s):
Body Fluid
(e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis, pleural, or synovial)
(e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis, pleural, or synovial)
Collection Medium:
Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
1 mL fluid in red top tube
Rejection Criteria:
Plasma, serum, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid.
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
No established reference range (see Test Limitations)
Test
Limitations:
This test is not approved by the FDA for this sample type. Performance
characteristics and reference range have not been verified. A
published study using Roche Diagnostics cobas 8000 analyzers has
demonstrated that analysis of total protein in cerebrospinal fluid,
pericardial fluid, peritoneal/ascites fluid, pleural fluid, and
synovial fluid shows no evidence of systematic matrix interference.
Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical
findings.
Reference: Owen WE et al. Body fluid matrix evaluation on a Roche cobas 8000 system. Clinical Biochemistry 2015; 48(13-14):911-914.
Reference: Owen WE et al. Body fluid matrix evaluation on a Roche cobas 8000 system. Clinical Biochemistry 2015; 48(13-14):911-914.
Methodology:
Colorimetric
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
84155
See also:
Total Protein, Plasma
Total Protein, Plasma