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HelpTest Code UR TP 24 Total Protein, Urine 24 hour
Additional Codes
LAB2204
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Container
24 hour urine container
Acceptable Specimens
24 hour urine container
Reference or Target Ranges
<150 mg/24 hour period
Reportable Units
mg/24 hour period
Critical Value
No critical range established
CPT Codes
81050;84156
Last review/edit date
March 2024
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 500 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 20 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 3000 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type, collection information not provided |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 1 month |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | UH Chemistry, WCH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
Collection Method
24 hour urine collection
Special Collection Instructions
Specimen must be received with the following information included:
- Total volume of collection
- Start date and time
- Stop date and time