Protein, Random Urine
| Abbrev Code: | UTPR | ||
| Order Code: | LAB439 | Order Name: | Protein Random Urine |
| Synonyms: | Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio; GHUTPR, LAB7064 | ||
| Methodology: | Roche: Colorimetric assay
Architect: Benzalonium chloride |
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| CPT Codes: | 84156 x1, 84156 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Total protein urine mg/dL; total protein urine mg/mg cr; creatinine urine mg/dL | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random collection; avoid collection of specimen following strenuous exercise. |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 1 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen collected with acetic acid, thymol, or sodium fluoride preservative. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Mix collection well before aliquot is taken. Aliquot 5 mL, 1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Roche: 1 day at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-CSC Maple Grove, Roche-CSC Mpls, Roche-Grand Itasca, Roche-Lakes, Roche-Northland, Roche-Range, Roche-Ridges, Roche-Southdale, Roche-St. John's, Roche-UMMC East, Roche-UMMC West, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Urine Chemistry Reference Ranges |
| Use: | Quantitative evaluation of proteinuria; evaluate renal diseases, hypoproteinemia, monitor renal transplant. |
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