Test Code 24H Ur Prot Protein, Total, 24 Hour, Urine
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
Timed End point
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, 24-hour
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.
Reference Values
PROTEIN, URINE
1-14 mg/dL
PROTEIN, CALCULATED
0-150 mg/24 hours
Note: Results are calculated using total volume and length of collection and results are adjusted to units/24 hours.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Routine-daily
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81050-Urine timed measurement
84155-Protein