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Order Code Pr Cr U Protein Creatinine Ratio Urine

Additional Codes

Epic Order ID LAB743IA

Sub activity Type

Chemistry

Collection

Urine cup

Specimen Type

Urine

Minimum Volume

10 ml

Stability

3 days at 2-8°C

Notes

Includes urine protein, urine creatinine and protein/creatinine ratio

Clinical Significance

Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.

Reference Range

Ratio: < 0.11

Creatinine: 29 - 226 mg/dL

Protein

Cedar Falls / Oelwein: < 140 mg/L

Waterloo: <150 mg/L