Protein, Urine (Dipstick)

Message

Urine protein is detected with the use of a dipstick to semi-quantitatively determine the prescence of urine protein.

Test Code

IUPRO

Preferred Specimen

First morning, clean-catch, mid-stream voided urine sample is preferred; a random sample is acceptable. Collect the urine sample into a clean screw-cap container. Urine samples from pediatric patients may be collected in a pedi urine bag system. Minimum sample- 1 ml

Transport Container

Urine

Transport Temperature

Perform testing within 2 hours if stored at 15-25º C (room temperature). If testing is delayed, specimen may stored at 2-8º C for up to 12 hours. Specimens stored in a BD Vacutainer Plus Urine Preservative can be tested up to 72 hours after collection.

Clinical Significance

The presence of an abnormal amount of urine protein (proteinuria) may be an important indicator of renal disease.

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.