Protein-Urine 24 Hr
| Label Mnemonic: | UPR |
| Epic code: | LAB891 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 84156 |
Specimen(s):
Urine, Quantitation
Collection Medium:
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| Urine - 24 hour/timed plastic urine container |
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection
containers.
Minimum:
24 hr collection; no preservative. Collections other than 24 hr will
not be calculated for g/24 hr.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
.1 - .2 g/24 hr (Timed)
Comments:
Do not collect in acid.
Test Limitations:
Criterion: recovery plus or minus 10% of initial values. Icterus: No significant interference up to an I index of 45 (approximate conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin concentration: 45 mg/dL). Hemolysis: No significant interference up to an H index of 50. No significant interference from: Ascorbic Acid Creatinine Glucose Phosphorus Urea Magnesium Sodium Citrate Caffeine Cefazolin Sodium Chlorpromazine Calcium L-Dopa Gentamicin Sulfate Sodium Oxalate Uric Acid
Methodology:
Turbidimetric
Instructions:
Submit ENTIRE urine collected in 24 hour leak-proof plastic
container.
Sample Processing:
Label the container with two Full patient identifiers, start
date/time, and stop date/time of collection.
Submit entire 24 hour urine collection in original container.
Submit entire 24 hour urine collection in original container.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal
bag.
Place requisition in bag, seal bag, and tape securely to (urine) container.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place requisition in bag, seal bag, and tape securely to (urine) container.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.