Test Directory
3227 Protein, Total, Serum
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 days 2-8°C
5.8-7.9 g/dL
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Colorimetric
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
As part of a general health checkup, to determine nutritional status or to screen for certain liver and kidney disorders as well as other diseases.
CPT Codes
84155
