Protein/Creatinine Ratio Urine

Test Code
UPRCR


Preferred Specimen
Urine


Minimum Volume
1.00 ML


Instructions
1 mL from a random urine collection in a urine container. No preservative.
 

1. Urine specimen should not be collected after intense physical exertion or acute fluid load or deprivation.



2. Collect specimen prior to administration of contrast media. Some media may cause a significant bias.




 



Transport Container
Urine Cup, Ur PO Chem


Reference Range


Reference ranges are age, sex, and methodology dependant.







Performing Laboratory
Indiana Regional Medical Center



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.