Total Protein, Urine, Random
Test Code
UTPR
Description
Urinary total proteins are negligible in healthy individuals. Concentrations are increased in patients with a wide variety of disease that impair renal function including diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.
Collect
Aliquot from a random urine sample.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.1 mL aliquot from a random urine
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send urine aliquot Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Analyze Immediately at RT (15-25°C)
48 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C
Notes
Random urine sample is the only acceptable sample type.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Pyrogallol Red Molybdate Endpoint
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
UTPR
Study Offerings
Not offered
Reference Interval
By report
CPT Code
84156
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared