TOTAL PROTEIN
Name: TOTAL PROTEIN
Mnemonic: TP
Container: Serum Separator, Plasma Separator
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml serum or heparinized plasma
Centrifuge within 4 hours of collection
Stability: 24 hrs room temp, 3 days refrigerated, 6 mos frozen
Methodology: Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 84155
Units: gm/dL