Protein, 12-Hour Urine

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2275
  • Soft Test Code:
  • UTP12
Alternate Names
  • UTP12

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

5.0 mL aliquot from a well mixed 12 hour Urine Collection in a Plastic Container
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL Urine*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

1. When starting the 12-hour period, urinate and discard (throw-away) this specimen. NOTE THE TIME
2. From that time on, collect all urine by urinating into a clean container and transfer into the provided container. 
DO NOT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO CONTAINER.
3. Try to pass the last urine just prior to the end of the 12 hour period. Add this urine into the container. 
4. Urine Specimen should be kept refrigerated during and after collection. 

For patient collection instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Spanish patient collection instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Burmese patient collection instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Arabic patient collection instruction sheet see Addendum D


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 24 Hours
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Reference Range Not Established


Methodology:
  • Colorimetric

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01480282


CPT Coding

84156