Test Directory
3228 Protein, Urine 24hr
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
24-hour Urine Container; No preservatives.
48hrs 2-8° C
0.0-150.0 mg/24hrs
Specimen Requirements
NO PRESERVATIVES.
4hr urine collection.
Minimum amount: 5.0 mL Urine with notation of total volume collected.
4hr urine collection.
Minimum amount: 5.0 mL Urine with notation of total volume collected.
Method
Colorimetric
Schedule
Mon-Fri
Turn-Around Time
24 hrs
Instructions/Notes
Special Instructions: Refrigerate during and after collection.
Clinical Utility
To detect excessive protein escaping into the urine, to help evaluate and monitor kidney function, and to detect kidney damage.
CPT Codes
84156,81050
