Test Code PROTCREARATIO PROTEIN/CREATININE RATIO, URINE
Methodology
Colorimetric/Two point Rate
Ratio is a calculation.
Useful to screen for proteinuria.
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: 5 mL from a random urine
collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Reference Values
CREATININE
No established reference values
PROTEIN, TOTAL
<12 mg/dL
PROTEIN/CREATININE RATIO
<0.3
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82570-Creatinine
84156-Protein
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate