Protein, Total, Plasma

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsProtein, Total, Plasma – This test measures the total amount of proteins in the blood, including important ones like fibrinogen. Proteins are crucial for your body's overall health and are involved in various functions. This test can help diagnose and manage conditions affecting the liver, kidneys, bone marrow, and other issues related to metabolism or nutrition.

What patients is this test right for?This test may be recommended if you have symptoms or conditions that could affect your protein levels, such as liver disease, kidney problems, or nutritional issues.

What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL plasma. It requires drawing blood into a lithium heparin (green-top) tube.

Additional test information

This test measures the total amount of proteins in the blood, including fibrinogen. This test can help diagnose and manage conditions affecting the liver, kidneys, bone marrow, and other issues related to metabolism or nutrition.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Plasma
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.