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HelpTest Code 24TP Total Protein, urine, 24 hr
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB441 |
| NBS code | LBC00836 |
| Service code | 31602 |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: 24 hr urine
Container/Tube: The following types of 24 hr urine containers are acceptable:
- No preservatives
- 3.0 g Thymol
Volume: 20 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect urine in 24 hr urine container. Refrigerate sample during collection if preservative is not used. Avoid strenuous exercise 1 wk before and during sample collection.
Please refer to NUH's Urine Preservative Guide
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | 24 hr urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hrs |
| Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Turbidimetry
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
< 0.30 g/day
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Indicator of renal impairment.
LOINC Code Information
| Urine volume, total | 3167-4 |
|---|---|
| Total protein, urine | 2888-6 |
| Total protein, urine, 24 hr | 2889-4 |
Update
Last updated 08/04/2026