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Test Code UTP24 PROTEIN, URINE, 24 HOUR

Additional Codes

LAB441

Performing Laboratory

Porter Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 24 Hr Urine
Container/Tube: Plastic Container
Specimen Volume: Entire 24 Hr collection
Collection Instructions:
     1. Send 24 hour urine collection.
     2. Place patient label on container, not on lid.
     3. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during and after collection.
     4. Urine samples are stable for 4 days Refrigerated (2 – 8ºC) 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84156; 81050

Performing Location

Porter Hospital Laboratory

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority / Turn Around Time

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT / Routine - 4 Hours

                                                     STAT - 60 Minutes

Normal Reference Values

As of 3/11/2021:

PROTEIN,U: <12.0 mg/dl PROTEIN

UR 24 HRS: <150 mg/24 hrs