Test Code LAB10184 Protein/Creatinine Ratio - Urine
Department
CHEMISTRY
Collection Requirements
Random urine.
Primary Collection Container
Yellow Urine Vacutainer (No Additive)
Transport
Urine refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
No reference ranges have been established.
Methodology
Refer to individual methods
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
84156; 82570
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen specimens.