Protein (total), Urine

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

UPRO

Synonyms

Urine protein
Urine protein/creatinine ratio

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Test Code

3594

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Acceptable

• 24hr Urine Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Specimen Collection Protocols:
Acidified samples unsuitable for urine protein estimation.

Sample collection:
Under most circumstances, random urine samples should be used to detect and monitor proteinuria, ideally the first voided sample after awakening. It is more convenient than timed samples and eliminates collection errors.

If a 24 hour uine collection is required please provide patient with "Patient Instructions for 24hr Urine Collection." refer additional information.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Minimum Volume (ml)

2.0

Reference Intervals

Test Method

Photometric colour test for quantitative determination of total protein on Beckman Coulter Analyser platform

Non-Funded Test Cost

$4.25 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3594

24 Hr Urine Collection Instructions

Contact Information

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