Protein Body Fluid (Synovial/Serous)
Order Name
SRS PROT
Test Number: 3500450
Revision Date 06/15/2017
Test Number: 3500450
Revision Date 06/15/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Protein Body Fluid (Synovial/Serous)
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Biuret | 2881-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Body Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Body Fluid | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Place body fluid in a Sterile Screwtop container or Lithium Heparin Green top tube with No-Gel. Venous blood is often drawn simultaneously. Note fluid type on requisition and container. Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Used in evaluating protein nutritional status and protein altering diseases. |
| CPT Code(s) | 84157 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |