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| Urine Protein Creatinine | - |
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Measure protein to creatinine ratio |
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Synonym | See updates |
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Test Code | CDBIOPR0021 |
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Test Type | Biochemistry |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates |
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Report Availability | 1 D(s) |
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# Test(s) | 1 |
| Test details | Sample Report |
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| Urine Protein Creatinine |
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Synonym | See updates | |
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Test Code | CDBIOPR0021 | |
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Test Category | Kidney disorders | |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates | |
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Medical History | See updates | |
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Report Availability | 1 D(s) | |
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Specimen/Sample | Urine; 10 mL; St Cont | |
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Stability @21-26 deg. C | 6 Hr(s) | |
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Stability @ 2-8 deg. C | 24 Hr(s) | |
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Stability @ Frozen | NA | |
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# Test(s) | 1 | |
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Processing Method | Spectrophotometry | |
| **Protein Creatinine Ratio Random Urine****FDA Status**: Standard laboratory procedure under CLIA; no specific FDA approval required.**Other Names**: Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio, PCR Test.**Historical Breakthrough**: Developed in the 1980s to assess proteinuria, advancing nephrology.**Key Purpose and Impact**: Measures protein and creatinine in urine to diagnose kidney damage or proteinuria.**Preparation and Patient History**: Random urine; report edema, hypertension, or kidney history.**Consent Requirement**: Standard consent for non-invasive sample collection.**Clinical Value**: Sensitivity ~90%; specificity ~95%; detects proteinuria in ~80% of cases; guides therapy.**References Cited**: Testing.com Kidney Tests 2023; Labcorp PCR Test 2025; UpToDate Proteinuria 2025 |