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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)