Protein, Total

BC0012

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (g/L)

Female

Male

0 - <15 days

53 - 83

15 days - <1 year

44 - 71

1 year - <6 years

61 - 75

6 years - <9 years

64 - 77

9 years - <19 years

65 - 81

≥19 years

60 - 80


Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM

    Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 27 May 2024 08:00 AM

    Updated of Specimen Requirement.

  • 12 Oct 2021 01:35 PM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement.

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