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HelpTest Code Fl Pro TOTAL PROTEIN (BODY FLUID)
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Special Collection Instructions
Transport Body Fluid to the laboratory as soon as possible
Source must be noted
Collection Method
Body fluid collection
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Sterile container
Preferred Specimen
Body fluid: sterile container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Body fluid: sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
No reference values available for body fluid sources
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
25 mg/dL (conjugated) |
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25 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated |
72 Hours |
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Frozen |
6 Months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA for body fluid specimens.
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84157