Urine Protein, 24 Hour

Test Code
LAB441


Alias/See Also
PRO24


CPT Codes
84156

Includes
Urine Creatinine, Urine Creatinine 24 Hour, Urine Protein, Urine Protein 24 Hour


Instructions
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24-hour urine collection.
Amber urine container
Refrigerate during collection.
Record the total volume collected and the collection time interval.
Click here to see 24 hour urine collection instructions.
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Specimen Stability
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Preservative present; specimen not refrigerated


Methodology
"Colorimetric:The amount of colored complex is proportional to the protein concentration in the sample."

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Daily


Reference Range
"
Creatinine Urine: None established
Creatinine Urine per 24 Hours- Female: 0.8-1.8 mg/24 Hours, Male: 1.0-2.0 mg/24Hours
Protein Urine: None established
Protein Urine per 24 Hours - 42-225 mg/24 hours
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Additional Information
24 Hour Urine Collection Instructions


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.