PROTEIN, TIMED URINE

Test Code

LAB440

CPT Codes
84156

Preferred Specimen

Urine, 24 hour collection jug

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL urine

Instructions

Store in refrigerator during collection. Do not add preservatives. Time of collection in hours must be written on label.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 month

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

Incomplete collection or time of collection not indicated.

Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Reference Range

Reference Ranges for a 24 hour Specimen: < 150 mg/day

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Wheeling Hospital

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.