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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

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