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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