Protein, Total, 24-Hour Urine with Creatinine

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsProtein, Total, 24-Hour Urine with Creatinine – Urinary total proteins are negligible in healthy individuals. Concentrations are increased in patients with a wide variety of diseases that impair renal function, including diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.

What type of sample is required for this test?10 mL aliquot from a well-mixed, 24-hour collection – no preservative

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

Protein, Total, 24-Hour Urine with Creatinine – Urinary total proteins are negligible in healthy individuals. Concentrations are increased in patients with a wide variety of diseases that impair renal function, including diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Urine
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.