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Protein; Urine; Timed or Random

Alternative Names:Urine Total Protein
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:UTPT or UTP (random sample)
Specimen Types:Urine 24 hour
Container Types:
Urine Bottle PLAIN
Collection & Request Instructions:

Urine timed collections outside the window of 24+/- 2 hours will not be accepted for processing.

Note: For Trials refer to senior scientist.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily
Additional Notes:

Reference Intervals:

Timed collection:

Urine Total Protein:  < 0.15 g/day

Random collection

Urine Total Protein : 0.01 - 0.14 g/L

Total Protein/Creatinine Ratio  < 30 mg/mmol

(Source: Kidney Health Australia)