24 hours
Colorimetric
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Quantifies protein excretion. Used in nephrotic syndrome workup.
24 hour urine
0.5 mL
Urine without preservative
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |