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Protein, Urine

Test Code
PROTEIN, URINE


Preferred Specimen
Random urine


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 month


Methodology
Biuret

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
1-14 mg/dL


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


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact: Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092
 


Last Updated: February 12, 2025


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.