Test Code U24TP Protein, Total, 24 Hour, Urine
Performing Laboratory
ChristianaCare
Methodology
Pyrogallol Red
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: 24-hour urine container supplied. No preservative.
Specimen: Entire 24-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Note: 1. Starting and ending times of collection are required on request form for processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collections” in “Special Instructions.”
3. Label container with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.
Reference Values
<0.2 g/24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Routine Turnaround Time: 8 hours
STAT Turnaround Time: not available