Test Code FLTP Protein, Total, Body Fluid
Methodology
Modified Biuret ReactionPerforming Laboratory
Aspen Valley HospitalPhysician Office Specimen Requirements
1 mL (minimum volume: 0.2 mL) of body fluid in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). (Lavender-top [EDTA] tube or light blue-top [sodium citrate] tube is not acceptable.) Plain, red-top tube is also acceptable. Forward promptly at ambient temperature. If there is a delay in transport of >10 hours, send specimen refrigerated.Note: Indicate specimen source on specimen container and request form.