Laboratory Services, Asheville, NC 28801 - Mission Health

OutReach Client ServicePhone: (828) 213-5177Inpatient ServicePhone: (828) 213-0982Laboratory Services, Asheville, NC 28801FAX: (828) 213-5170 FAX: (828) 213-0983Protein, Urine UP CPT CODE: 84156Department: Chemistry Performed: Daily-All ShiftsTurn-Around Time:Same DayMethod:Photometric/Benzethonium chlorideComponents: Hours of Collection | Urine Volume | Protein Concentration, Urine | Total Protein, Urine | Creatinine Concentration, Urine | TotalCreatinine, UrineSpecimen DataSpec Type:Vol:Urine1.0 mLContainer:24 Hr Urine ContainerMin Vol Adult:Min Vol Peds:1.0 mL1.0 mLUnacceptable Conditions:Special Instructions:Follow 24-hour Urine collection procedure: 1. Start in the early morning, discarding the first urine of the day. Notethis as the start of the collection. 2. DO NOT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO THE JUG. KEEP THE JUG ON ICETHROUGHOUT THE COLLECTION. 3. Use a disposable container to catch the urine and then pour into the Jug. 4.Retain all urine during the collection period. 5. The next morning, retain the first urine of the day and note this asthe end of the collection. 6. Label the Jug with patient's name and ID and with the start and end dates and times..7. Deliver the urine to the Laboratory as soon as possible.1. Start collection in early morning, discarding the first urine of the day and note the time as the start of thecollection.2. DO NOT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO THE URINE JUG. Use a disposable container to catch urine and pour intoJug.3. Collect all urine during the 24-hour period. Keep the Jug on ice throughout the collection period.4. The next morning at the same time, collect and retain the first urine of the day and note the time as the end ofcollection.5. Label the Jug with patient's name and ID and the date and time of the start and end of the collection.6. Deliver the specimen to the Laboratory as soon as possible.Refrigerate during collection.1. Start collection in early morning, discarding the first urine of the day and note the time as the start of thecollection.2. DO NOT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO THE URINE JUG. Use a disposable container to catch urine and pour intoJug.3. Collect all urine during the 24-hour period. Keep the Jug on ice throughout the collection period.4. The next morning at the same time, collect and retain the first urine of the day and note the time as the end ofcollection.5. Label the Jug with patient's name and ID and the date and time of the start and end of the collection.6. Deliver the specimen to the Laboratory as soon as possible.Refrigerate during collection.Transport Temperature:RefrigeratedStabilityAmbient : 8 HoursRefrigerated: 7 DaysFrozen: 1 Month