PROTEIN/CREATININE RATIO, URINE, RANDOM

Test Code

LAB1245

CPT Codes
84156

Preferred Specimen

Urine, random specimen in a clean plastic collection cup

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL urine

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days

Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Reference Range

Age	Sex	Reference Range (mg/g)
< 7 years	Female	No reference range established
7-9 years	Female	70-550
10-12 years	Female	55-330
13-15 years	Female	35-300
16-17 years	Female	35-330
≥18 years	Female	10-105
<7 years	Male	No reference range established
7-12 years	Male	60-220
13-15 years	Male	40-370
16-17 years	Male	30-240
≥18 years	Male	15-70

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Wheeling Hospital

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.