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Lab Dept:
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Urine/Stool
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Test Name:
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PROTEIN, URINE
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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UTPR
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Synonyms:
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Total Protein Random Urine; TP, Random Urine
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CPT Codes:
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84155 – Protein; total, except refractometry
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Test Includes:
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Urine protein concentration in mg/dL
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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The kidney glomeruli behave as ultrafilters for plasma proteins. Urine total protein can be used to test the effects of treatment in diabetes, nephrotic syndrome and in disease processes where proteinuria is possible.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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1 day
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Urine, random collection
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Container:
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Plastic leakproof container (No preservatives)
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Draw Volume:
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1 - 3 mL from a random urine collection
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Processed Volume:
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Minimum: 0.5 mL urine
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Collection:
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A random urine sample may be obtained by voiding into a urine cup and is often performed at the laboratory. Bring the refrigerated container to the lab. Make sure all specimens submitted to the laboratory are properly labeled with the patient’s name, medical record number and date of birth.
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Special Processing:
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N/A
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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2 - 8 mg/dL
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Pyrogallol Red-Molybdate
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References:
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UCFP Flex® reagent cartridge insert sheet Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. 2009-02-06 Rev. H PN 717026.001 - US
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Jacobs & DeMott Laboratory Test Handbook (2001) Lexi-Comp, Inc, Hudson, OH, 5th Edition
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Biorad Liquichek Control Product inserts, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Irvine, CA 92618
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Biorad Liquichekä Urine Chemistry Control Product insert, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Irvine, CA 92618
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