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Alternative Names:

Urine Total Protein

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UTPT or UTP (random sample)

Specimen Types:

Urine 24 hour
Urine random

Container Types:

Urine Bottle PLAIN
Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

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:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66500

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos 66503, 66506, 66509, and 66512

Additional Notes:

Test is performed on Abbott Alinity

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)