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Urine Protein/Creatine Ratio

Test Code
UPC


CPT Codes
84156, 82570

Includes
  • Urine Protein Random UTPR
  • Urine Creatine Random UCRER
  • Ratio calculation UPCRT


Preferred Specimen
UR(0)


Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
Urine Protein Random UTPR:  No reference range established for this test.
Urine Creatine Random UCRER:  No reference range established for this test.
Ratio calculation UPCRT:
  • 0-6 Months:  No reference range established
  • 6M-24 Months:  <0.50 mg protein/mg creatinine
  • 24M-Adult:         <0.20 mg protein/mg creatinine
Spot/random urine mg protein/mg creatinine ratio interpretation guidelines:
     >0.30 is indicative of nephrotic proteinuria
     >0.30 is indicative of preeclampsia in pregnant patients


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory



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.