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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.

Special Instructions

Urine Collection