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PROTEIN, RANDOM URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2939 Geisinger Epic ID: 21932 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL of urine; minimum 1 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Urine with preservatives is unacceptable. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 1 month. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Urine containing preservatives is unacceptable. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
None specified. | |
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: |
Random urine protein. | |
Methodology: |
Benzethonium chloride (Protein) |
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Synonyms: |
PROTU
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Clinical significance: |
Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease, and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome and drug nephrotoxicity. | |
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