Test Code UTPB PROTEIN URINE 24 HOUR
EPIC Test ID
123011053
Collection Requirements
24 Hour Urine Collection (no preservatives). Keep refrigerated prior to analysis.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
*Room Temperature 4 Hours only, Refrigerated 3 days. Do not use urine preservatives. Do not use hemolyzed specimens as presence of hemoglobin may increase protein level. Urine sample should not be collected after intense physical exertion or acute fluid load or deprivation. Collect specimen prior to the administration of contrast media. Spin specimens prior to analysis
Specimen Type
Urine
Specimen Source
Urine, Catheter
Urine, Clean Catch
Foley Catheter
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: 24 HR URINE CONTAINER
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
CPT Code
84156
Loinc
21482-5
EAP
LAB2933