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Test Code U24 Pr OB TOTAL PROTEIN 24-HR URINE OB

Special Collection Instructions

Specimen must be received with the following information included:
-Total volume of collection
-Start date and time
-Stop date and time

Collection Method

Urinalysis collection

Container

24 hour urine container

Preferred Specimen

24 hour urine container

Acceptable Specimen(s)

24 hr urine container

Reference or Target Ranges

<150 mg/24 hour period

Reportable Units

mg/24 hr period

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold:

500 mg/dL

Icterus Threshold:

25 mg/dL (conjugated)

 

25 mg/dL (unconjugated)

Lipemia Threshold:

500 mg/dL

Other:

QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type 

Specimen Stability

Ambient

8 Hours

Refrigerated         

72 Hours

Frozen

6 Months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Chemistry

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;  81050