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Protein, Total, Urine
This test checks the amount of total protein in a single urine specimen. It can help identify protein leakage that needs further assessment.
Price for this test on its ownAED 135Test price AED 35
Clinical authorDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
- Sample
- Urine
- Laboratory turnaround
- 24 hours
- Collection
- Dubai
- Laboratory
- Intel Lab
Understanding the test
What does the Urine Total Protein test measure?
Also called Urine Protein
A spot total protein test may follow a dipstick finding or a previous report of protein in urine. The specimen is a single collection.
When it may be requested
Assessing urinary protein
This order measures protein in urine, which answers a different question from blood total protein.
Interpreting a result with concentration
The result may prompt a ratio or a timed measurement according to the reason for testing.
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
SpecimenUrine
Your checklist
Use a first-morning clean midstream sample when possible. Tell the team about exercise, fever, urinary symptoms or menstrual contamination.
Use the collection container and instructions supplied for this order. The sampling method depends on the test, so confirm the instructions before collecting at home.
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Understanding your result
24 hoursLaboratory turnaround
Result guideProtein, Total, Urine
Reading your result
The concentration reflects how dilute the urine is at that moment. A ratio or a timed collection can add information when the amount of daily loss matters.
What can affect it
- A single sample cannot establish the cause or duration of a protein leak.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testProtein, Total, Urine
- Specimen
- Urine
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
Open your laboratory report
Look for Protein, Total, Urine in your report. Use the sample type and collection time when comparing it with an earlier report.
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Discuss the next step
Ask whether total urine protein should be compared with urine creatinine or followed by a timed measurement.
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Patient questions
Before you book
How is this different from 24-hour urine protein?
A spot sample reflects the concentration at one time. A complete timed collection measures the amount passed over the collection period.
Why is a first-morning urine sample preferred for urine protein?
Some people pass a little protein simply from being upright during the day, which can make a later sample read high for harmless reasons. The first urine of the morning, collected midstream, avoids that effect and is more consistent from one test to the next. If a daytime sample is positive but a morning one is not, your doctor will take that into account.
What is the difference between urine protein and urine albumin?
Albumin is one specific protein and is measured at much smaller amounts, which makes it better for early detection in diabetes. Total protein covers all proteins and is used more broadly once loss is established.
When collecting a midstream sample, which part goes in the cup?
After washing your hands and cleaning the area as instructed, let the first urine go into the toilet. Collect the next portion in the supplied cup, then finish in the toilet. Keep your fingers away from the inside and close the lid.
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Sources & further reading
Written by Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy, Specialist Clinical Pathology. Medically reviewed by Dr Joyce Jose, Specialist Clinical Pathology, on .
Catalogue information and AED price checked on 2 November 2026. Clinical suitability, preparation, collection arrangements and turnaround are confirmed for your selected test.