Total Protein, Urine, 24 Hour
Test Code
UTP24
Description
Urinary total proteins are negligible in healthy individuals. Concentrations are increased in patients with a wide variety of disease that impair renal function including diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.
Collect
24 hour urine
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 1 mL of urine from a well mixed 24 hour urine collection in a labeled polypropylene or simiilar plastic tube.
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Analyze Immediately at RT (15-25°C)
48 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C
Notes
24 hour urine sample is the only acceptable sample type.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Pyrogallol Red Molybdate Endpoint
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
UTP24
Study Offerings
Not offered
Reference Interval
Female: 0.05-0.10 g/24 Hour
Male: 0.05-0.10 g/24 Hour
CPT Code
84156
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared