Test Name
TOTAL PROTEIN, SERUM
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
TP
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
2
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
2ml serum in a plain red-top tube or Serum Separator Tube (SST). NB: Allow blood to clot fully before centrifugation
Avoid hemolysis and lipemia
Separate serum from cells promptly.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 6 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 4 weeks at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 year at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Screening & diagnosis of liver disease, protein losing nephropathy, protein losing enteropathy. Level may be increased in multiple myeloma, chronic active inflammatory states etc.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026