Protein, Urine 24 Hour
Test Mnemonic
UTP24
CPT Codes
- 84156 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2889-4
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Urine, 24-hour (well-mixed) | Clean container | Refrigerate during collection. | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Turbidimetric Immunoassay (TUI) |
Reference Range
| Protein, Urine 24 Hour | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | <0.15 | g/24 hour |
Special Info
Indicate total volume on requisition.
Clinical Info
Adult Proteinuria Categories: <0.15 g/24 hours is considered normal to mildly increased 0.15 – 0.50 g/24 hours is considered moderately increased >0.50 g/24 hours is considered severely increased KDIGO. (2013). KDIGO 2012 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease. Official Journal of the International Society of Nephrology, 3(1), 1-150.