Protein/Creatinine Ratio, Urine, Random

Test Code
RUPR - NOCO


Preferred Specimen
10 mL random urine in clean, plastic urine container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Random Urine Collection English / Spanish


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Refrigerated 72 hours


Methodology
Colorimetric Bichromatic endpoint, Biuret

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
Protein 6-14 mg/dL
Protein normalized to creat:
Male: 15 - 170 mg/g creat
Female: 15 - 220 mg/g creat


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center



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