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Test Code Prot URN Protein, Total, Random, Urine

Important Note

Patients who have been treated with polypeptide-based plasma substitutes may result in elevated total urine protein results.

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital Laboratory- Automated Procedures  304-388-5953       
Teays Valley Hospital Laboratory 304-757-1770
Plateau Medical Center Laboratory 304-469-8621
Greenbrier Valley Laboratory 304-647-6060

Specimen Requirements

Urine BD vacutainer, no additive/preservative or sterile cup

10 mL-Random Urine

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
  • Quantity not sufficient

Storage and Stability

Refrigerated 2-8oC up to 48 hours

Reference Values

0-9.9 mg/dL

Methodology

Photometric assay

Photometric Assay Memorial,Teays, Plateau
Colorimetric Greenbrier 

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Sunday, Continously

AM Collection Expected by 9AM same day
Routine Expected within 24 hrs
Stat Expected within 1 hr
Timed Expected results are test dependant

CPT Coding

84156