Protein, Total, Urine
Also known as: UTP
Use
The Protein, Total, Urine test is designed to measure the protein concentrations in urine over a specified collection period. It is useful for diagnosing and monitoring kidney conditions, such as glomerulonephritis and preeclampsia, by evaluating renal function through protein loss in urine.
Special Instructions
Patients should refrigerate samples during collection. The test is approved for use in New York state. Collection should be done for 24-hour urine with no additive, and specimens preserved with acid are unacceptable.
Limitations
The quantitative spectrophotometry method used in this test can underestimate urinary light chains, which may affect result interpretation in cases of significant proteinuria or monoclonal gammopathy.
New York Approved
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 35663-4
- 35674-1
- 2162-6
- 2889-4
- 13801-6
- 19153-6
- 30211-7
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
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Specimen
Urine
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Transfer 4 mL aliquot of urine from a well-mixed collection. Record total volume and collection time interval on the transport tube and test request form.
Patient Preparation
Refrigerate during collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Specimens collected in acid (such as those previously preserved with HCl).
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 1 month |
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