Urine Protein Test — HEDIS MY 2020 Quality Measure
The HEDIS MY 2020 urine protein testing measure tracks whether urine protein testing was completed during the measurement year. It is a quality measure, not a specific assay.
["This HEDIS measure checks whether urine protein testing was documented; it does not by itself diagnose kidney disease."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 96067-4
- Short code
- HEDIS MY 2020 Urine Prot Tests
- Synonyms
- HEDIS MY 2020 Urine Prot Tests
- Category
- urine
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile urine container
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 10 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This entry refers to the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) MY 2020 urine protein testing quality measure. It tracks whether an appropriate urine protein test was completed during the measurement year and is generally reported as completed or not completed rather than as a protein level.
Why might I need this test?
Urine protein testing can help detect signs of kidney disease, particularly in people with diabetes or high blood pressure. The HEDIS measure helps health plans and clinicians identify gaps in this preventive care; completing the measure is not itself a diagnosis.
How is the test performed?
The HEDIS measure is usually calculated by reviewing medical records or claims data. The underlying urine test may use a dipstick or a laboratory method to assess urine protein, with results interpreted according to the method used.
How do I prepare for the test?
Follow the instructions provided by your clinician or laboratory. When collecting a urine sample at home, wash your hands, clean the urinary area, begin urinating, and collect a midstream sample as directed; label and submit it promptly.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Protein in the urine may be increased by diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney inflammation, or other kidney conditions, although it can also be temporary. A usual result reduces the likelihood of protein-related kidney damage but does not rule out kidney disease entirely. The HEDIS measure indicates whether testing was documented, not whether the kidneys are healthy.
Short name
Urine protein testing
Frequently asked questions
What does the HEDIS MY 2020 measure check?
Why is urine protein testing important for people with diabetes?
Does a positive urine protein result mean I have kidney disease?
Sources
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