Test Code U Pr Urine, Protein Quantitative
Aliases
Random urine protein
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Sterile urine collection
Minimum Volume
- Adults: 0.5 ml
- Pediatric: 0.4 ml
Container
Sterile Urine Cup
Preferred Specimen
Sterile Urine Cup
Acceptable Specimens
Urine
Reference or Target Ranges
No reference values for random urine given
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold | 500 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold | 20 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold | 500 mg/dL |
Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient | 24 hours |
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 1 month |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
Stat Availabilty | Yes |
Performing Bench | UH Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description | Siemens Atellica – Colorimetric Assa |
CPT Codes
84156