Protein – Urine

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UPRO

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0461

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

If only urine protein/ creatinine ratio is requested - Do not use the abbreviation PCR to request this test. For random urines, request protein / creatinine ratio

Transport

Urine 24hr Urine - No preservatives (Thymol is not acceptable), 5mL Urine (Random)

Sample Stability

1 day at 15-25°C, 7 days at 2-8°C, 1 month at -20°C

Synonyms

Protein / creatinine ratio
Urine protein

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Pre-testing Requirements

No acid or thymol - please urgently deliver.

Additional Specimen Information

If only urine protein/ creatinine ratio is requested - Do not use the abbreviation PCR to request this test.

Urine
24hr Urine - No preservatives (Thymol is not acceptable)

5mL Urine (Random)

Last updated: 31/03/2026