| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
Y252
Protein/Creatinine, Urine
| Methodology: | Quantitative Spectrophotometry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Refrigerate during collection - 4 ml.
Collect: 24-hour urine with no additive. Also acceptable: Random urine.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 24 hr. urine ( Record total volume and collection time) r or random urine to a Sterile Urine Container.
Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form for 24hr. urine.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in acid (such as those previously preserved with HCl).
Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 84156 |