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Test Code LAB441 Protein, Urine, 24 hour

Important Note

Avoid collecting within 24 hours of intense exercise.

Keep specimen on ice during collection period.

Specimen Requirement

Refrigerate – no additional preservative is needed 24-hour urine collection – submit entire collection to laboratory

 

Referring lab: submit 5.0 mL aliquot from a total 24-hour urine collection.

24-hour total volume is required on request form for processing.

Specimen Stability

24 hours at 20-25° C

7 days at 2-8° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

0.0 - 0.15 g/24 Hr

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Benzethonium Chloride

CPT Code

84156

Additional Testing Locations

This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:

  • Crookston
  • Devils Lake

Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.

Outpatient Turnaround Time

Within 8 hours of collection

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

Not Applicable

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt