Protein, Urine, Qualitative
| Abbrev Code: | UPROT | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3859 | Order Name: | Protein Qualitative Urine |
| Methodology: | Reagent strip; sulfosalicylic acid test | ||
| CPT Codes: | 81003 x1 | ||
| 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 Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | Deliver to laboratory within 1 hour. Specimen of choice is a first morning, mid-stream, clean catch urine. Refrigerate the urine if cannot be delivered immediately. |
| 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. Send within 2 hours room temperature.; 24 hours refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Urinalysis (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, Range, UMMC-East Bank, Oxboro Bloom, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Clinics, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, Grand Itasca, St. Joseph's, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Protein (albumin), screen: negative; Protein (albumin) screen in concentrated urine: trace |
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