3226 Protein, Total, Urine, Random

Specimen Type Specimen Stability Reference Range
Urine 48hrs 2-8° C 2.0-7.5mg/dL

Specimen Requirements

5 ml random urine in sterile urine container

Method

Colorimetric

Schedule

Mon-Fri

Turn-Around Time

24 hrs

Instructions/Notes

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

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