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HelpTest ID NBLD0181 Protein, Body Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile or Non-Sterile Container - Body Fluid (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Body Fluid
Indicate source on specimen and order.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Sources | Room Temperature | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites, Pleural (left and right), Pleural |
Not Acceptable | 3 days (preferred for transport) | Not Acceptable |
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Mayo Amniotic, Jackson-pratt, Peritoneal dialysis fluid, Bile, Cyst (ovarian left and right), Cyst (pancreatic), Cyst (pilonidal), Cyst (other), Cyst |
24 hours | 7 days (preferred for transport) | 30 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Additional Information
Sources Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites, Pleural (left and right), and Pleural will be tested at the Sioux Falls, Fargo and Bismarck labs.
Sources Amniotic, Jackson-pratt, Peritoneal dialysis fluid, Bile, Cyst (ovarian left and right), Cyst (pancreatic), Cyst (pilonidal), Cyst (other), and Cyst will be tested at Mayo.
Methodology
Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
Biuret
Mayo
Colorimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Mayo
CPT
84157