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Test Code TP Total Protein

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Helen Graham Cancer Center
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Biuret/No Serum Blank/End point

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.5-mL gel separator tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:  For pediatrics, draw blood in a 0.5-mL green-top MICROTAINER®.
Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

Serum 

Range (g/dL) 

0 – 6 days 

4.6 – 7.0 

7 days – 6 months 

4.4 – 7.6 

7 months – 11 months 

5.1 – 7.3 

1 – 2 years 

5.6 – 7.5 

≥ 3 years 

6.0 – 8.5 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour