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: | 3 L plastic jug |
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 (Clinics, CSC Maple Grove, CSC Mpls, Grand Itasca, Lakes, Northland, Oxboro Clinic, Range, Ridges, Southdale, St. John's, UMMC East Bank, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Protein (albumin), screen: negative; Protein (albumin) screen in concentrated urine: trace |
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