24 Hour Urine Protein

CPT Code

84156

Specimen Type

Urine

Container Type

Sterile Specimen Container

Stability

Refrigerate during urine collection; Room Temperature, 24 hours; 2-8°C, 7 days; -20°C, 1 month

Handling Instructions

Refrigerate

Clinical Notes

Proteinuria, an increased level of protein in the urine, is generally first detected by a health care provider using a urine dipstick exam. 

Performing Lab

Principle Laboratory - Houston
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058