Protein, Urine, Qualitative
| Sunquest Code: | UPROT | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3859 | Epic Name: | Protein Qualitative Urine |
| Methodology: | Reagent strip; sulfosalicylic acid test | ||
| Test Includes: | Protein (albumin) by reagent strip. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random collection |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 1 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile (Plastic leakproof container, sterile) |
| Collection Instructions: | Deliver to laboratory within 1 hour. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Stored at room temperature >2 hours; fecal contamination. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Urinalysis (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, UMMC-East Bank, Oxboro Bloom, BurnsRidges, Fairview Lakes - FLMC, Fairview Ridges - FRH, Fairview Northland - FNMC, Fairview Southdale - FSH, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Fairview Clinics, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Protein (albumin), screen: negative; Protein (albumin) screen in concentrated urine: trace |
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