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PROTEIN, TIMED URINE

Test Code
LAB440


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


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.