Urine Protein & Creatinine, with ratio, Random - UChicago Medicine Medical Laboratories

Specimen and Container/Tube

Urine, Random

Rejection Criteria

N/A

Turnaround Time

N/A

Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Preferred Volume

0.5 mL

Offsite Collection Instructions

1. Collect without additives or preservatives.
2. Random urine collections only.
3. Transport refrigerated (2-8° C).

UCMC Collection Instructions

1. Collect without additives or preservatives.
2. Random urine collections only.
3. Transport refrigerated (2-8° C).

STAT Turnaround Time

N/A

Test Usage

For the determination of the Urine Protein to Urine Creatinine
ratio.

Critical Results

N/A

Test Limitations

Results should always be assessed in conjunction with
patient��s medical history, clinical examination and other
findings.
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.

Additional Information

N/A

Fee Code

Urine Creatinine: 30182570

Synonyms

N/A

Container/Tube

Sterile Urine Container

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Day(s) Performed

24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

N/A

CPT

Urine Creatinine: 82570

Method Name

See Individual tests for Methodology

Reference Values

The following reference range is according to KDIGO Clinical Practice
Guideline for evaluation and
management of CKD (Kidney Inter., Suppl.
2013; 3: 1�??150):

Test Includes

Urine Protein, Urine Creatinine, Calcuated Urine
Protein/Creatinine Ratio

Reject Due To

N/A

Stability: Room Temp

8 hours

Stability: Refrigerated

2 days

Stability: Frozen

6 months

Pediatric Volume