Protein/Creat Ratio (Urine)

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

UPCR

Referral code

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Test information

Assessment of renal protein handling, Protein:Creatinine ratio reported.

Please note: This calculation is not UKAS accredited. Quality control procedures are in place to verify the quality of results and are reviewed by a qualified Biomedical Scientist.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Under 16 years 0-20 mg/mmol

Pregnancy 0-30 mg/mmol

Others 0-50 mg/mmol

Tube type

Tube type info

Urine Monovette (Yellow top)

Special requirements

Urine

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

48 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry