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Test Code TPFL Total Protein, fluid

Laboratory Code

LAB196

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body Fluid

Specimen Source: Peritoneal Dialysate (PD Fluid)

                                Pericardial Fluid

                                Peritoneal Fluid

                                Pleural Fluid

                                Synovial Fluid

                                Ascites Fluid
Container/Tube: Plain Sterile Container
Volume: 30.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Sample must be sent to laboratory immediately.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Body Fluid
Ambient Not available
Refrigerate Storage of fluid is not recommended.
Frozen Storage of fluid is not recommended.

Methodology

Colorimetry

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis Not applicable
Icterus Not applicable
Lipaemia Not applicable
Others Not applicable

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Liver function test.

Marker of nutritional status.

Establish hyperproteinaemia or hypoproteinaemia.

Service Code

31011

LOINC Code Information

2881-1

Update

Last updated 11/03/2025