| Ordering Code | 5207 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Protein, Random Urine |
| Alias | Random Urine Protein |
| Preferred Specimen | Urine, Random |
| Preferred Container | Clean Container |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Collection Instructions | First morning specimen is preferred. |
| Handling Instructions | Send frozen if transport time >2 days. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Refrigerated: 2 Days Frozen: 1 Month Frozen samples should be thawed only once. |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Preservatives in urine, Contaminated by hemoglobin |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Pyrogallol Red |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of August 15, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein, Urine | ALL | mg/dL | See report. |