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Test Code LAB439 Protein, Total, Random Urine

Useful For

Protein measurements in urine are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions such as renal disease, heart disease, or thyroid disorders which are characterized by proteinuria or albuminuria.

Methodology

Turbidimetric

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine

Container/Tube: Clean container

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Collection Instructions:

  1. Collect a random urine collection.
  2. No preservative.
  3. Centrifuge specimen before analysis.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Ambient 2 hours
  Refrigerated 7 days
  Frozen 1 month

Reference Values

0.0-11.8 mg/dL

Additional Information

  1. X-ray contrast media may interfere with testing.  Samples should be collected before fluorescein is given or at least 24 hours later.
  2. Levodopa, methyldopa and Na2‑cefoxitin cause artificially high total protein results and calcium dobesilate causes artificially low protein results at the therapeutic drug level. 
  3. Non-centrifuged samples may produce elevated results.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84156