Test Code UTP24 Protein, Total, 24 Hour, Urine
Additional Codes
St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L650.2000
Performing Laboratory
St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Biuret
Specimen Requirements
10 mL from a well-mixed, 24-hour urine collection. No
preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send
specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is
required on request form for processing.
Reference Values
28-141 mg/24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84156
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
Send entire 24-hour urine collection. No preservative.
Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen
refrigerated.
Note: 1. Starting and ending times
of collection are required on request form for
processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in
“Special Instructions.”