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URINE PROTEIN, 24 HOURS |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3227 Geisinger Epic ID: 53447 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
24-hour urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL aliquot of urine; minimum 1 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Urine with preservatives is not acceptable. Mix well. Estimate total collection volume from 24-hour urine container. Remove required aliquot. Record total volume on both aliquot tube and request slip (if applicable). | |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 1 month. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Urine containing preservatives is not acceptable. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Interpretation guide: |
Normal: < 150 mg/24 hours High: 150-500 mg/24 hours Very High: >500 mg/24 hours Nephrotic: >3000 mg/24 hours |
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CPT code(s): |
84156 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Total protein 24-hour urine, 24-hour total volume | |
Methodology: |
Benzethonium chloride (Protein) |
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Synonyms: |
UPRO24
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Clinical significance: |
Proteinuria, mainly glomerular, is often a manifestation of primary renal disease, although transient proteinuria may occur with fevers, thyroid disorders, and in heart disease. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC |
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| Review Date: | 12/14/2022 | |
Performing Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center