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Protein Excretion (24h Urine)
24 Hour Urine (no Preservative)(Phone (82)4712 to order)
Test Code: PRU
Tube type: Plain 24hr Urine
Special instructions
For the majority of patients, 24hr quantification of protein excretion is not necessary and should not be requested unless advised by a Renal Specialist.
Please refer to Protein (urine) page for random urine protein.
Reference range
<0.15
Units
g/24h
Turnaround Time
2
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Early morning urine sample for Albumin/Creatinine ratio is the preferred screening test for proteinuria in non-pregnant adults, Protein/Creatinine ratio may be used as an alternative for monitoring of patients with known proteinuria.
Links:
» Screening patients for proteinuria
» Patient Instructions for 24h Urine Protein Collection
