Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time
8 hours
MiChart Code
Protein, Body Fluid
Soft Order Code
PROTF
Test Updated:
Synonyms
PROTEIN, FLUID
PROTF
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Test Overview
Test Methodology
Colorimetric (Biuret)
Test Usage
Reference Range
No established reference range.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collection Offsite
Collect body fluid in SST or red top tube, or clean container with no preservative. Refrigerate. Body fluid must be of liquid consistency for analysis.
Normal Volume
1.0 mL fluid
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL fluid
Billing Information
CPT Code
84157
Pro Fee Code
LOINC
2881-1