Protein, 24 HR Urine

UTP24

• Urine protein UTP1
• Urine Protein 24 hour Calculation UTPC
• Volume Measurement UVOL
• TIme-Hours UHOUR

URINE Timed (UTO)

 
Urine: A random or 24 hour collected sample with no preservatives is the preferred specimen. Use of urine samples contaminated by hemoglobin will result in falsely elevated values.

Patient instructions for 24 hour collection
Stress to the patient that for accurate test results on a 24 hour urine sample it is important for a complete and accurate collection be made.
Instruct patient to drink the same amount of liquid during the collection period that they normally consume, unless otherwise instructed by their physician. No alcoholic beverages should be consumed at this time.
Instructions to patient:

1. Select a convenient time for starting the collection. You must finish the collection at the same time 24 hours later.
2. Empty your bladder and discard this urine. Note the date and time you did this.
3. From this time on, collect ALL urine you pass during the day and night for the duration of the 24 hour period. Pour this urine into the container provided by the Laboratory.
4. Keep the urine refrigerated or on ice throughout the collection process.
5. At exactly 24hours from the start of collection (see time documented in #2), empty you bladder. Note the date and time:
6. After collection is complete, bring the urine and instruction sheet to the Laboratory as soon as possible.

Urine: Freshly collected urine samples should be used. Otherwise, samples may be stored at 2 - 8^o C for up to 48 hours.

28-141 mg/24 HR