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HelpTest Code TPBF Total Protein, Body Fluid
Specimen Type
Pleural, Pericardial or Peritoneal fluid
Container
Red top tube with no gel
Sterile container
Syringe with needle removed
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Stability
7 days at 2-8°C
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: 1 hour
Transfer Instructions
Transport specimen at 2-8°C tightly sealed.
CPT
84157
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| BFTP | Body Fluid Total Protein |