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Test Code LAB196 Protein, Body Fluid (FPRO)

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 84157

Methodology

This test is also included in Effusion Fluid, Routine.

Performing Laboratory

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must be analyzed within 2 hours of collection.

 

Acceptable Specimens:

Ascites, pericardial, peritoneal, or pleural fluid

 

Submit 2 mL of body fluid in a sodium heparin or plain red tube. Do not use tubes containing EDTA or potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride.

Note: Indicate specimen source.

Reference Values

A fluid protein to serum protein ratio greater than 0.5 suggests the fluid is an exudate.