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Urine Protein, Random

Test Code
LAB439


Alias/See Also
PROTU; Urine protein/Urine creatinine ratio, random, spot urine


CPT Codes
84156

Includes
Creatinine-random ; protein-random ; protein:creatinine ratio - random


Preferred Specimen
Random urine


Instructions
"Collect random Urine Minimum Volume 10 mL Clean catch/midstream urine collection. Refer to Collection and Handling  for directions."


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
If preservative present


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

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Daily




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.