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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: 5 ml; submit  2.0 mL urine
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send 24 hour urine collection.
2. Place patient label on container, not on lid.
3. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen after collection.
4. Urine samples are stable for 4 days at 2 – 8ºC

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Performed

Daily; Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84156; 81050

Performing Location

Porter Hospital Laboratory

Normal Reference Values

As of 3/11/2021:

PROTEIN,U: <12.0 mg/dl PROTEIN

UR 24 HRS: <150 mg/24 hrs