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Protein, Timed, Urine

Test Code
24 Hour Urine Protein/PROTUT - NOCO


CPT Codes
84156

Preferred Specimen
24 hour Urine Collection - Entire specimen or 10 mL well mixed aliquot


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
  • Collect urine for 24 hours.
  • Refrigerate specimen during collection.
  • Starting and ending times of collection are required for processing.
  • Total Volume is required for processing.
24 Hour Urine Collection Instructions - English / Spanish


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Refrigerated 72 hours


Methodology
Colorimetric Bichromatic Endpoint, Biuret

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
MMC
<138 mg/ 24 hrs


Performing Laboratory
BFCMC
NLMC
OCH



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.