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Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio

Test Code
URPC


CPT Codes
84156, 82570

Includes
  1. Urine Protein
  2. Urine Creatinine
  3. Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio


Preferred Specimen
Urine


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Midstream Urine
Urine, Catheterized
Supra Pubic Urine
Urine Cytoscopic
Urine Nephrostomy
Urine Clean Catch


Transport Container
UA cup


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: > 3 days


Reference Range
Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio: <= 2.0


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory


Additional Information
Urine Creatinine Reference Range
Urine Protein Reference Range

Last Updated: August 29, 2022


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.