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Protein, Urine Random
| Test Name: | Protein, Urine Random | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB439 | ||
| CPT Code: | 84156 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Urine, 0.5 mL | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Sterile container. Tube top is red. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour | ||
| Routine: 2 hours | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain by standard collection procedures. Caps must be on tight to avoid leakage. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. | ||
| Reference Range: | NA | ||
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