Urine Protein, Random

Test Code
UTPR


Alias/See Also
Random Urine Total Protein


CPT Codes
84156

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL of random urine


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL of random urine


Transport Container
Urine container



Transport Temperature
Refrigerated



Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 3 day
F​r​ozen: Unacceptable​


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available

Inpatient turn-around time 4 hours. Outpatient testing received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.
 






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.