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HelpTest Code LAB743 Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio
Specimen Requirement
send 1ml of urine to the hospital lab refrigerated in a clear aliquot tube
Testing Department
Chemistry
Testing Schedule
Daily
Method
Calculation
CPT Code
none
Reference Range
no reference range established
>2,0 mg/dl is consistent with nephrotic range proteinuria
Specimen Stability
Stable one day at 20-25oC
Stable six days at 2-8oC
Stable one month at -20oC