Total Protein

Total Protein image

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

PROT

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Added to PE requests when no total protein levels avaliable from other investigations requested.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Albumin 35-50 g/LTotal Protein 60-80 g/LGlobulin 18-36 g/L

Tube type

SST

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry