Methodology
Total Protein: Spectrophotometry (SP); Electrophoresis
Specimen Type
Urine, Timed Collection
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan
Epic ID
LAB01316
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Friday
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
15-25 mL 24 Hour Urine
Container Type
24-Hour Urine Container
Collection Instructions
Collect 24 Hour Urine in plastic container with NO preservative.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Acidified urine
Test Volume Required
25 mL Urine
Minimum Test Volume
15 mL Urine
Processing Instructions
Indicate Total Volume in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Included Tests
Total Protein, Protein Electrophoresis, Creatinine
CPT Codes
82570, 84156, 84166
Revised
02-22-16
Initials
SL