PROT U 24
Protein, Quantitative, 24-Hour, Urine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2614
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
24 hour plastic urine container or a pour-off bottle
Specimen Type:
Entire 24 hour urine collection. Alternately, a pour-off sample from a 24 hour urine collection is acceptable but the client must measure the 24 hour urine volume and indicate the volume on the requisition.
Minimum Volume:
Entire 24 hour urine collection or 20 - 25 mL (if a pour-off sample is submitted)
Collection Procedure:
1. No preservative.
2. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
3. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
4. Follow instructions in "Urine Collection" in Special Instructions
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Urine specimens are stable for 5 days refrigerated
CPT Codes:
81050 - Urine Volume Measurement (EAP 30033360)
82570 - Creatinine Urine (EAP 30021617)
84156 - Protein Urine (EAP 30014720)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
Protein, total:
42 - 225
mg/24h
Protein/creatinine ratio:
0 - 150
mg/g