Protein, Total (24 Hr. Urine)
Order Code:
24UPRO
Test Summary
Proteinuria, is often a manifestation of primary renal disease although transient proteinuria may occur with fevers, thyroid disorders, and in heart disease. In the absence of renal disease, the degree of proteinuria is slight, usually amounting to less than 2 grams per day.
Aliases
- Protein, Total (24 Hour Urine), Urine Total Protein, Urine, Protein (24-Hour Urine)
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine specimen. No preservative necessary
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Transport 24 hour urine container in sealed plastic bag
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
24-HR. Urine Collection Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = 1 month
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
24UPRO
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB394
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84156
- CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
Billing Code
- 300363
- 500002
CPT Statement
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
<160 mg/24 Hr
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine specimen. No preservative necessary
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Transport 24 hour urine container in sealed plastic bag
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
24-HR. Urine Collection Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = 1 month
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Billing
CPT Code
- 84156
- CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
Billing Code
- 300363
- 500002
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
<160 mg/24 Hr
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up