| Ordering Code | 216 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Protein, 24 Hr Urine |
| Alias | 24 Hr Urine Protein |
| Preferred Specimen | Urine, 24 Hour |
| Preferred Container | 24 Hour Urine Container |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Keep refrigerated during collection. Do not include first morning specimen; collect all subsequent voidings. The last sample collected should be the first morning specimen voided the following morning at the same time as the previous morning's first voiding. Do NOT add preservatives. Record entire 24 Hr volume and collection time on container & requisition. |
| Handling Instructions | Send a well-mixed, 50 mL aliquot of specimen. Send frozen if transport time >7 days. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 24 Hours Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 1 Month |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Preservatives used |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Turbidimetric |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 23, 2022.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Hr Urine Protein | ALL | < 150 | < 150 | mg/24hr | |||||
| Total Volume | ALL | mL | See report. | ||||||
| Total Time | ALL | minutes | See report. | ||||||
| Protein, Urine | ALL | mg/dL | See report. |