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Protein, Body Fluid

Understand what Protein, Body Fluid signals

Primary unit
g/dL
LOINC codes
2881-1
Commercial laboratory assays
1

We have not added a physiological summary for this biomarker yet. Compare the commercial laboratory assays and population reference ranges below.

Compare commercial laboratory assays for Protein, Body Fluid

Check orderable catalog codes, specimen types, fasting requirements, and demographic reference ranges across laboratories.

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

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We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.

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