Test Code BFPROT Protein, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L600.1850
Performing Laboratory
St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Biuret
Specimen Requirements
1 mL of body fluid in a green-top (lithium heparin) plasma gel
tube(s), a plain syringe(s), or a serum gel tube(s). Send specimen
refrigerated.
Note: 1. If submitting syringe, remove
needle and cap syringe.
2. Indicate specimen source on request form.
Reference Values
Reported in g/dL
No established reference values. Correlation with clinical findings is recommended.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT: 84157
LOINC: 2881-1
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
1 mL of body fluid in a green-top (lithium heparin) plasma gel
tube(s), a plain syringe(s), a sterile specimen cup, or ared-top
(serum no gel) tube. Send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. If submitting syringe, remove
needle and cap syringe.
2. Indicate specimen source on request form.