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Aliasis
Urine Total Protein
Collection Method
Urinalysis collection
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Urine: Sterile container
Preferred Specimen
Urine: Sterile container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Urine: sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
1 – 14 mg/dL
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
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Urine on OB patient: |
>300 mg/dL |
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
25 mg/dL (conjugated) |
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25 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated |
72 Hours |
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Frozen |
6 Months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Random urine specimens may be used, but timed 24-hr specimens are preferred. No preservative is required during 24-hr collection.
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84156