Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Total Protein
Total Protein
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier or lithium heparin
| Test | Total Protein |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | TP |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier or lithium heparin |
| Clinical Indication | The total serum protein is the sum of all circulating proteins and is a major component of blood. Measurements of total protein are used in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases involving the liver, kidney and bone marrow as well as other metabolic and nutritional disorders. Levels are also useful in when measured when assessing the livers synthetic capacity, determining the state of hydration and when screening for myeloma. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Serum or plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL If requesting more than 10 tests please send an additional brown clotted serum sample. |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 4 weeks at 2-8°C |
| Turnaround Time | Urgent: 2 hours Inpatient: 4 hours Outpatient/ GP: 24 hours |
| Laboratory | York and Scarborough |
| Reference Interval | 60 -80 g/L (Recommended by the Pathology Harmonisation Reference Group) |
| Limitations | Haemolysed and icteric samples are not suitable for analysis. |
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