Test Code UTPCRR Protein/Creatinine Ratio Urine

Important Note

Can be used for both random and 24hr urine collection.

Hospital Ordering Code

Lab743 PROTEIN/CREAT RATIO,URINE

Specimen Type: Urine, 24-hour collection or random urine

Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection or 10 ml aliquot

Collection Instructions:

1. No preservative.

2. Refrigerate specimen during collection.

Additional Information:

1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.

2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

81050-Volume measurement for timed collection

84156-Protein, total

82570-Creatinine, Urine

Pyrogallol-Red Molybdate Complex

Refrigerate

Monday through Sunday