Protein Urine, Random

Test Code

LAB439

Alias/See Also

UTP; Total Urine Protein

CPT Codes
84156

Preferred Specimen

1 ml (600 ul minimum) urine in urine container

Minimum Volume

1 ml (200 ul minimum) urine

Specimen Stability

4 hours room temp, 3 days refrigerated

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

Ascorbic Acid: >500 mg/dL, Calcium: >130 mg/dL, Citrate: >50 mg/dL, Creatinine: >160 mg/dL, Oxalate: >30 mg/dL, Urea: >140 mg/dL

Methodology
Timed Endpoint

Setup Schedule

Mon- Sun

Reference Range

<10 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Measurement of total protein in urine is important in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with renal,
cardiac and thyroid function

Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional

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