Details
Back to Test DirectoryCPT Code
84155
Specimen Type
Blood
Container Type
Serum Separator Tube (SST)/Yellow
Stability
Room Temperature, 1 week; 2-8°C, 1 month; -20°C, 2 months
Handling Instructions
Allow to clot for 30 mins, centrifuge within 2 hours
Clinical Notes
A total protein test measures the sum of all types of proteins in the blood. Proteins are fundamental to the functioning of the body. Too much or too little protein can reflect conditions including liver or kidney disease, infection, inflammation, malnutrition, and cancer. In many cases, the total protein measurement and A/G ratio are included as part of broader tests, such as the liver panel or comprehensive metabolic panel, that offer further information about possible health conditions.
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Principle Laboratory - Dallas
6210 N Belt Line Rd
#170
Irving, TX 75063
Principle Laboratory - Houston
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058
6210 N Belt Line Rd
#170
Irving, TX 75063
Principle Laboratory - Houston
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058