Protein, 24 Hour Urine

Test Name

Protein, 24 Hour Urine

LIS Code

PROT24

Availability

24 hours per day, 7 days per week

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Urine

Specimen Tube Type Transport

24 Hour Urine Jug with No Preservative

Summary Test Name

Protein, 24 Hour Urine

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Refrigerate until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

7 days refrigerated

Minimum Volume

Submit the entire 24 hour urine specimen to the lab

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis

Stat Availability

Not available stat, exception for OB patients

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Routine 4 hours

Reference Value

Male/Female and all ages the same: <0.15 grams/24 hrs