Test Code Soft: UPCRR Protein/Creatinine Ratio
Additional Codes
Epic Name | PROTEIN/CREATININE RATIO |
Epic Code | LAB2234 |
Performing Laboratory
Saint Francis Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 7 days/Ambient 1 day
Reference Values
≥18 years: <0.18 mg/mg creatinine
Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 18 years of age.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
See Soft Codes: UCRER and UTPR for CPT information. No CPT associated with Ratio.