TOTAL PROTEIN 24 HR URINE

Test Code

LAB441

Alias/See Also

Quantitative Urine Protein

CPT Codes
81050, 84155

Preferred Specimen

24 hr. urine collection

Instructions

TO COLLECT A 24-HOUR URINE SPECIMEN: At the hour selected to start the 24-hour period, have the patient urinate and discard. From that time collect all urine passed in a clean container and transfer immediately to this bottle. DO NOT HAVE PATIENT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO THE BOTTLE. Have the patient pass the last urine at the end of the 24-hour period and add this into the bottle. The container must be kept refrigerated at all times during the 24-hour collection.Collect a 24 hour urine in a plain 24 hour urine container and refrigerate during the collection

Transport Container

Urine container with no preservative

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate specimen

Methodology
Turbidimetric

Setup Schedule

Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 day

Reference Range

24 Hour Urine Volume	1000-2500 mL
Total Protein, Urine	not established
Total Protein, Urine 24 Hr	<=150 mg/24hr

Clinical Significance

For the quantitative determination of protein in urine. Protein measurements in urine are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions such as renal or heart diseases, or thyroid disorders, which are characterized by proteinuria or albuminuria.

Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry

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