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HelpTest Code 12 UR PROTEIN Protein, Total, 12 Hour, Urine
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: 24-hour urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a 12-hour urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
3. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are
required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special
Instructions.
Reference Values
No established reference values
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Colorimetric
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81050-Urine timed measurement
84156-Protein
Special Instructions
Specimen Storage and Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Urine | Room Temp | < 4 hours |
| Refrigerated (primary) | <3 days | |
| Frozen | not acceptable |