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Total Protein, 24 hour urine

Order Code
1101379
CPT
84156
Test Details
TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Colorimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Quantifies protein excretion. Used in nephrotic syndrome workup.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Urine without preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Order Code
1101379
CPT
84156
Test Details
TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Colorimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Quantifies protein excretion. Used in nephrotic syndrome workup.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Urine without preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days