Order Code Protein U Protein Urine
Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB439
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Urine cup
Specimen Type
Random urine
Minimum Volume
2 ml
Stability
3 days at 2-8°C
Rejection Criteria
Acidified urine
Clinical Significance
Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: < 140 mg/L
Waterloo: <150 mg/L