Test Code UPRO Protein, Total, 24 hour, Urine
Methodology
Benzethonium Chloride
Specimen Requirements
Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection in a urine container.
No preservative. Although a 24-hour specimen is recommended, if a
random specimen is sent it will be tested.
Note: 1. Starting and ending times
of collection are required on request form for
processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection—Huntsville
Hospital Health System Laboratory” in “Special
Instructions.”
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Urine, 24 hr collection |
Refrigerated |
7 days |
Reference Values
<150 mg/24 hours
Reference value applies to 24-hour collection. Specimens collected
for periods other than 24 hours will be reported in concentration
units.
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
NA |
Lipemia |
NA |
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
81050 - urine timed measurement
84156 - protein, total, urine
Secondary ID
HHA1301
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/ Madison Hospital Laboratory
Special Instructions
LOINC Coding
Test Name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Protein, Total, 24 hr, Urine |
2889-4 |
Total Volume | 3167-4 |
Urine Total Protein, Random | 2888-6 |
Urine Total Protein, 24 hr |
2889-4 |
Urine Creatinine, Random | 2161-8 |
Urine Creatinine, 24 hr | 2162-6 |