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Protein, Total, Random Urine with Creatinine

Test Code
UPC


Includes
Urine protein, urine creatinine and protein/creatinine ratio


Preferred Specimen
10 mL urine from a well-mixed random collection - no preservative


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens


None




Transport Container
Plastic urine container


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Acidified urine


Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range


See report




Clinical Significance
Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.