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Test Code 24H UR PROT Protein, Total, 24 Hour, Urine

Methodology

Pyrogallol Red Molybdate Complex

Performing Laboratory

Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus/Parkway Campus

Specimen Requirements

Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection in a urine container. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated. Although a 24-hour specimen is recommended, if a random specimen is sent it will be tested.
Note:  1. Starting and ending times of collection are required on request form for processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection—Decatur” in “Special Instructions.”

Reference Values

28-141 mg/24 hours

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81050 - urine timed measurement
84156 - protein, total

Special Instructions