Urine-Total Protein

CPT Code

84156

Specimen Type

Urine

Container Type

Sterile Specimen Container

Stability

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

Handling Instructions

Collect in Sterile Specimen Container, No Preservatives

Clinical Notes

The role of the renal system in the conservation of plasma proteins has been recognized for some time. Under normal physiological conditions small molecular weight proteins, such as insulin, pass through the glomeruli in relatively large amounts. Intermediate size proteins, such as transferrin and albumin, also pass through in relatively small amounts. Most of these proteins are reabsorbed in the renal tubules.

Performing Lab

Principle Laboratory - Dallas
6210 N Belt Line Rd
#170
Irving, TX 75063

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