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Test Code LAB196 Body Fluid Protein

Clinical System Name

Body Fluid Protein

Synonyms

LAB196

PROT BF

Sample Requirements

Specimen:  Body Fluid

Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container, Sterile Screw-Capped Tube, Syringe, Gold SST, Red

Preferred Vol: 0.5 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.25 mL

 

Note: Note type of body fluid on requisition. Abdominal, ascites, body, chest, peritoneal, pleural, and thoracentesis fluid in Gold or Red tubes are also acceptable. Method is affected by hemolysis, lipemia, and anticoagulants (any type).

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Age of Specimen (give to Core Lab for determination), Incorrect specimen container

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Storage location: Core 5 Chemistry Refrigerator

 

Off-site collection: Note type of body fluid on requisition. Specimen should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. Spin body fluid and transfer supernatant to plastic tube and refrigerate or freeze.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid RT

≤ 4 h
Body Fluid 2-8 C

≤ 3 d
Body Fluid -20 C or -70 C

≤ 180 d

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y 24/7 1 h

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Core Chemistry

Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)

CPT Codes

84157

Methodology

Method:  Potentiometric by Vitros 4600

Analytical Volume:  0.02 mL + 0.03 mL dead space

Reference Range

Reference ranges are not available for Body Fluid.