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Test Code TPFL Total Protein, fluid

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: 30mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0mL
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Samples must be sent to the Laboratory immediately.

Sample Stability

** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **

 

Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Ambient: Send the sample to the laboratory immediately.
Refrigerate: Storage of fluid is not recommended
Frozen: Storage of fluid is not recommended

 

Days and Times Performed

24 hours, TAT 1 day

Methodology

Biuret

Service Code

31011

Update

Last updated 29/08/2023

Updated on Specimen requirements

Unacceptable Condition

 

Haemolysis NA
Icterus NA
Lipaemic NA
Others NA

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Liver function test. Marker of nutritional status. Establish hyperproteinaemia or hypoproteinaemia