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Test Code 580234901 Protein/Creatinine Ratio Random Urine

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:
 

Specimen Type: Urine, random

Container/Tube (preferred): UYT

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: No preservative.

 

Also Acceptable:  Plastic urine container

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Methodology

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Reference Range

Males:  ages (18 – 83) < 0.11 mg/mg creatinine
Females:  ages (18 – 83)  <0.16 mg/mg creatinine
 

Interpretative Guideline for Random urine protein to creatinine ratio:
For patients ages 18 to 83 years of age, a random urine protein to creatinine ratio can be used to roughly approximate 24 hour excretion rates.  For patients less than 18 years of age or greater than 83 years of age, no reference range has been established.
 

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT: <1 hr

Routine: < 4 hrs

CPT Code

84156, 82570