Tests:Total Protein, Plasma

Overview
Department	Biochemistry
Test Code	PTP
Synonyms	TP Protein, total
Base Lab Availability	Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Hawera Lab Availability	Monday - Friday, 8am to 4 30pm
Turnaround Time	1 – 2 hrs
Stability – Add test
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	Plasma Serum
Preferred	6 mL Plain Red-Top
Acceptable	4 mL Green-Top
Unacceptable
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements	600 µL Li-Hep Microtainer
Aliquot Requirements
Sample
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals	Newborn 46 - 70 g/L   0-6 months 44 - 76 g/L   6 months-1yr 51 - 73 g/L   1-2yrs 56 - 75 g/L   Adult 64 - 83 g/L
Test Method	Abbott Alinity c series analyser. Biuret colourimetric assay.
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Owner	Clair Crossley (Crossley1)
Last reviewed	30.01.2026
Next review	30.01.2027 (OK)