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HelpTest Code LAB439 Protein, Total, Urine, Random
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
End point Assay: Colorimetric (Benzethonium Chloride)
Literature Reference:
Package insert: U/CSF protein TPUC3. Roche Corporation, 11/2018.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube: Urine Complete Cup Kit
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions: No additive.
Additional Information: See Urine Collection information under General Information.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: 2 to 4 hours after receipt in laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84156
Reference Values
No established reference intervals
Literature Reference:
Rifai N, Horvath AR, Wittwer AT eds: Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics 6th ed: Chapter 32, p. 479, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO 2018
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Specimen must be kept refrigerated before delivery to limit bacterial growth.
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Mix urine well. Using 13x100 test tubes, prepare a 7-mL aliquot and deliver to the automated line for centrifugation and delivery to Cobas 8000 for analysis. Completed specimen is stored refrigerated for 5 days.
Special Instructions
See Urine Collection information under General Information.
See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| Protein in urine | 2888-6 |