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Unit Code 83190:
Orthostatic Protein, Urine

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Specimen Required

This collection process requires 2 separate urine collections within

a 24-hour period. See "Orthostatic Collection Instructions" in Special

Instructions for further information.

 

Daytime Collection

10 mL from a 16-hour (daytime) urine collection. No preservative.

Mix well before taking 10-mL aliquot. Send specimen refrigerated

in a plastic, 13-mL urine tube.

Note:    1. Starting and ending times of daytime collection

                 and 16-hour volume are required on request form

                      for processing.

                  2. If ordering electronically, no form is required with the

                      specimen. If not ordering electronically, please complete

                      and submit the "Orthostatic Protein Measurement 24-Hour

                      Urine Patient Collection Instructions" in "Orthostatic Collection

                 Instructions" (Supply T546) in Special Instructions with the

                      specimen.

 

Nighttime (Supine) Collection

10 mL from an 8-hour (nighttime) urine collection. No preservative.

Mix well before taking 10-mL aliquot. Send specimen refrigerated

in a plastic. 13-mL urine tube.

Note:    1. Starting and ending times of nighttime collection

                 and 8-hour volume are required on request form

                      for processing.

                  2. If ordering electronically, no form is required with the

                      specimen. If not ordering electronically, please complete

                      and submit the "Orthostatic Protein Measurement 24-Hour

                      Urine Patient Collection Instructions" in "Orthostatic Collection

                 Instructions" (Supply T546) in Special Instructions with the

                      specimen.

Transport Temperature

Refrig\Frozen OK\Ambient NO

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Urine

Anticoagulants Other Than:           N/A

Hemolysis:                                          N/A

Thawing:                                              Cold OK; Warm Reject

Lipemia:                                               N/A

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Friday; 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.


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