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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