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Test Code 724 Protein Urine, Random

Additional Codes

ALAB: TPUR

PowerChart: Protein Random Urine

MA Cerner: Urine Protein Random

Test Method

MercyOne: Dye-Binding Colorimetric Method; Beckman DxC700AU

MA: Turbidimetric Method; Roche Cobas 6000

Specimen Requirement

10 mL urine is required.

Additional Specimen Collection Information

Collect a random urine specimen in a sterile container. Label the specimen appropriately with two identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID number, DOB, etc.) include date and time of collection. Store the urine specimen refrigerated and transport to the lab within 48 hours.

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday

Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

Expedite: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

STAT: Typically completed within 30 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

Reference Values

Reference values are not established for random urine. Results are subject to interpretaion by the clinician.

CPT Code Information

84156 Chemistry: Protein, Total urine

Useful For

Evaluation of renal disease

Screening for monoclonal gammopathy

LOINC Code Information

2888-6 Protein [Mass/Volume] In Urine