- Test Name
- Total Protein
- Aliases
- Total Protein; Protein
- Provincial Mnemonic
- PROTE
- LOINC Test Code
- 2885-2
- Description and Primary Use
- Evaluation, Diagnosis and Monitoring of a variety of diseases involving the liver, kidney, or bone marrow, as well as other metabolic or nutritional disorders.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirements.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Selected Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4 laboratory sites
- Last Updated
- 11-May-18