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Biomarkers · Chemical

Protein, Total, Pleural Fluid

LOINC codes
2882-9
Tests that measure Protein, Total, Pleural Fluid
Quest Diagnostics 1

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Quest Diagnostics, Protein, Total, Pleural Fluid 17427

PopulationInterval
Transudate≤3.0 g/dL
Exudate>3.0 g/dL

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 17427

Tests

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Quest Diagnostics 1 test

Single-analyte tests

  • Protein, Total, Pleural Fluid 17427

    1 mL pleural fluid in a plastic screw-cap vial · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat

    Method and collection
    Method
    Spectrophotometry (SP)
    Collection
    Freeze and ship frozen on dry ice
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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