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HelpTest Code UTPR Microprotein, Urine, Random
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4177 |
Purpose
Increases in urinary proteins are associated with a number of conditions among them are nephrosis, hypergammaglobulinemia, pregnancy, and destructive lesions of the kidney.
Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, M-TP IFU. REF #445860 12/22/15
Methodology
Turbidimetric method (Roche Cobas c503)
Sample Type
Urine, Random
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (20-25°C) | 1 day |
| Refrigerated (4-8°C) (store) | 7 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 1 month* |
*Freeze only once!
Reference Ranges
| Normal Range | |
|---|---|
| not established |
| Technical Range |
|---|
| 6 - 200 mg/dL |
Rejection Criteria
- Samples outside stability limits
- Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
84156
LOINC
2888-6 Protein (U) [Mass/Vol]