CPT/HCPCS
84156
Order Code
CH603
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Test Includes
Protein, Random Urine
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Urine
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Plastic urine container
Preferred Specimens
10 mL urine from a well-mixed random collection - no preservative
Minimum Volume (uL)
2 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Criteria
Acidified urine
Test Details
Methodology
Spectrophotometry-Colorimetric
Clinical Significance
Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.
Reference Ranges
Male:
5-25 mg/dL
Female:
5-24 mg/dL
