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Epic Test Code N/A Urine Protein : Urine Creatinine Ratio

Important Note

Not able to order as an individual test, you must order Urine Protein and Urine Creatinine together and the ratio will be calculated.

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Preferred Container

Random Urine Tube

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

5 mL Urine

Reference Values

Population Units Reference Range
All populations mg/dL 0.0-0.2

 

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
> 12 hrs Room Tempature
>24 hrs Refigerated
> 10% volume Lost

Inappropriate urine preservative used

Bloody specimen (hemolysis)

Additional Information

To order a Random Urine Protein:Urine Creatinine Ratio:

A Protein, Total: Urine, Random (LIS order code: RUP)

Creatinine: Urine, Random (LIS order code: RUCR)

and Urine Protein:Urine Creatinine Ratio will be calculated

 

The UPC in random urine shows excellent correlation with the amount of protein excreted in a 24 hour collection and provides information to classify the degree of proteinuria. It can also determine if heavy (nephrotic range) proteinuria is present. A ratio of <0.1 is normal (protein and creatinine are in mg/dL). In general, a protein to creatinine ratio >2.5 suggests the presence of nephrotic range proteinuria

 

*For more specific individual test information, see web site entries for:

Protein, Total: Urine, Random (RUP)

Creatinine: Urine, Random (RUCR)

 

Note: There is NO charge for calculation of the Urine Protein:Urine Creatinine Ratio

Last Updated

10-OCT-23 MS