Protein/creatinine ratio, urine

Alphabetical Test listing

Protein/creatinine ratio, urine-2805

Test name:

Test number:

2805

Excellian order number:

LAB2805

Abbreviation:

UPC

Specimen type:

Urine, random

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Volume:

8.0 mL

Minimum volume:

5.0 mL

Processing instructions:

Transfer 8mL of the well mixed collection to a Urine aliquot transport vial/tube - 10mL (AHL)

Transport container:

Urine aliquot transport vial/tube - 10mL (AHL)

Alternate specimen type:

Urine, 24 hr

Alternate collection container:

24 hr urine collection container, no additive

Alternate specimen volume:

8mL aliquot of a 24 hr collection

Alternate collection instructions:

How to collect a 24 hr urine sample

Alternate processing instructions:

Measure and record the total urine volume on request and/or aliquot tube.
Mix well
Tranfer an 8.0 mL mixed aliquot in a Urine aliquot transport vial/tube - 10mL (AHL)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 6 days

Ambient - 1 day

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Inappropriate timing of collection
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Protein: Benethonium choloride

Creatinine: Kinetic - Jaffe (Alkaline Picrate)

Reference ranges:

< 0.20

CPT codes:

84156
82570

Date created:

02/13/2002

Revised date:

05/02/2024

Review date:

01/12/2024