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Methodology
Benzethonium Chloride
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/ Madison Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection in a urine container.
No preservative. 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—Huntsville
Hospital Health System Laboratory” in “Special
Instructions.”
Reference Values
<150 mg/24 hours
Reference value applies to 24-hour collection. Specimens collected
for periods other than 24 hours will be reported in concentration
units.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
81050 - urine timed measurement
84156 - protein, total, urine
Special Instructions
Secondary ID
HHA1301
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Protein, Total, 24 hr, Urine |
2889-4 |
| Total Volume | 3167-4 |
| Urine Total Protein, Random | 2888-6 |
| Urine Total Protein, 24 hr |
2889-4 |
| Urine Creatinine, Random | 2161-8 |
| Urine Creatinine, 24 hr | 2162-6 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Urine, 24 hr collection |
Refrigerated |
7 days |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |