Test Code BFP Protein, Body Fluid

Additional Codes

EPIC

LAB4377

Methodology

Timed-endpoint biuret method (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)

Sample Type

Pleural Fluid
Peritoneal Fluid
Pericardial Fluid

Centrifuge: Yes

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Temperature	Time
Ambient (18-25°C)	8 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store)	48 hours
Frozen (-15 to -20°C)	1 month

Reference Ranges

Not established

Rejection Criteria

Samples outside stability limits
Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)

Availability

Performed	STAT
24/7	Yes

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Chemistry

CPT Code

84157

LOINC

2881-1 Protein (Body fld) [Mass/Vol]