Protein (Urine)

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UPRO, UR24

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0461

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Code: UR24 when receive 24 hour urine sample

Sample Stability

24 hours

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Protein total (Urine)

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Last updated: 17/06/2026