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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