Test Code LAB196 Protein, Body Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Three Rivers Medical Center
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5mL
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Stable for one week at room temperature (15°-25°C)
One month refrigerated (2°-8°C).
Reasons for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Clotted
Lack of Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's Date of Birth
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
ASAP – 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
STAT – 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Performing Department
Chemistry
Methodology
Biuret Reaction
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84157
LOINC Code
2881-1