| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Urine Protein / Urine Creatinine Ratio |
| Code |
UPRO/CRT |
|
CPT Code |
UPROT: 84156 ; UCREAT: 82570 |
| Last Modified |
4/6/2021 9:47:00 AM |
| Test Name |
UPRO / UCRT RATIO (3280) |
| Synonyms |
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| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Randon Urine Only - First collection of day is recommended |
| Tube |
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| Collection Volume |
3 ml aliquote of original collection |
| Storage |
Room Temperature - Perform assay within 2 hours of collection |
| Routine TAT |
4 Hours |
| STAT TAT |
50 min |
| Days Test Performed |
Daily |
| Performed by BHS |
All Hospitals |
| See Availability |
All shifts |
| Reference Lab |
N/A |
| Reference Lab Code |
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| Clinical Use |
To monitor patients with known kidney disease or damage and to screen patients when they are taking medication that may affect the kidneys. |
| Reference Range |
Random Urine: < / = 0.20 |
| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Randon Urine Only - First collection of day is recommended |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.5 ml (0.3 ml) |
| Special Handling |
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| Lab Notes |
This is a calculated result obtained from the Urine Protein and Urine Creatinine measurements. |
| Methodology |
CALC - Calculation |
| Limitations |
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