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 Recent changes for Total Protein

Recent changes for Total Protein
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
20th August 2024
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SST

Total Protein

Alternative Names:Protein Total
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:TP
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily
Additional Notes:

Reference Intervals (Adult 19 yrs+) (serum):  60—80 g/L

Plasma values average 4 g/L greater than serum.

Age Related Reference Intervals:

Male and Female:

< 2 weeks                 53 - 83  g/L

2 wk - < 1 yr            44 - 71 g/L

1 yr - < 6 yr              61 - 75 g/L

6 yr - < 9 yr              64 - 77 g/L

9 yr - < 19 yr             65 - 81 g/L

R.I Source:RCPA/AACB Harmonised Reference Intervals from 13/7/2015.

Test performed on Abbott Alinity