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Test Code LAB743 Urine Protein, Creatinine and Ratio PNL

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Random Urine

Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container, Clean container also acceptable.

Preferred Vol:  2 mL

Minimum Vol: 1 mL

 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:  

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 2-8 C

Storage location: CPA refrigerator, FrigB bucket, with remaining labels.

Off-site collection:  Send sample refrigerated.

Stability

 

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Room Temp

24 h
Urine Refrigerated

5 d
Urine Frozen

≤ 180 d

 

 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Chemistry

Location: Chem East

Phone Number: 206-987-2617

Synonyms

U Prt/Cr

Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M - F, day shift  1 - 3 d

 

Methodology

Method: Spectrophotometry by Vitros 4600

Analytical Volume: 1 mL urine

Reference Range

Age mg/mg
0 - 23 months </= 0.50
>/= 2 years </= 0.20

 

 

 

 

CPT Codes

84156, 82570