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Protein, Total (24 Hr. Urine)

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

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

Department

Chemistry

Reference Range

<160 mg/24 Hr

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Daily; Report available: Daily

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

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: Daily