PROTEIN, TOTAL, RANDOM URINE - NorDx Test Catalog

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	TPUR
EPIC	LAB439

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Screening for monoclonal gammopathy and evaluating renal disease

Method Name

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Values

<10 mg/dL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday, all sites

Monday through Sunday: Franklin, MidCoast, Miles, Pen Bay, Stephens, Biddeford, and Waldo only

Report Available

1 - 3 Days

Available Stat at Franklin, MidCoast, Miles, Pen Bay, Stephens, Biddeford, and Waldo only

Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Preferred Container

Urine Cup – No preservatives acceptable.

Preferred Volume

Urine, Random: 10 mL (Urine Cup)

Minimum Volume

Urine, Random: 1 mL (Urine Cup)

Specimen Collection and Handling

Collect random urine and send refrigerated in a clean, non-sterile urine container.

Click here to view the Urine Aliquoting Guide for Processing

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Urine, Random

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
84156	Protein, Total, Except by Refractometry, Urine

Keywords

TOTAL PROTEIN

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