Protein, Total, Body Fluid
- Laboratory
- Labcorp
- Test code
- 019588
- Specimen
- Body fluid
- Fasting
- Not stated
- LOINC
- 2881-1
- Turnaround
- 1 - 2 days
Laboratory assay overview
Evaluate effusions; diagnose transudate versus exudate
View complete laboratory reference notes
• Peritoneal: Not established • Pleural: − Transudate: <3 g/dL − Exudate: >3 g/dL • Synovial: <2.5 g/dL The method performance specifications have not been established for this test in body fluid. The test result should be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.
Labcorp test directory, test code 019588