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Test Code PCR Protein : Creatinine Ratio, Urine

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Urine Cup
Volume: 100mL
Minimum Volume: 30mL
Collection Instructions: Samples should be collected before fluorescein is given or at least 24 hours later. Send sample to Laboratory immediately. 

Sample Stability

** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **

 

Specimen Type: Urine
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: 1 month

 

Reference Interval

Normal range <20mg/mmol 
For diabetics, monitor with Urine ACR if Urine PCR <50 mg/mmol

                          

Days and Times Performed

24 hours, TAT 1 day

Methodology

See individual test listings for Methodology

 

TOTAL PROTEIN, URINE, RANDOM
Benzethonium Chloride

CREATININE, URINE, RANDOM
Enzymatic

Service Code

31406

Update

Last updated 26/02/2022

Unacceptable Condition

 

Haemolysis NA
Icterus NA
Lipaemic NA
Others NA

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Risk factor for renal impairment.

Panel Information

Profile includes the following tests:

  • Total Protein, Urine (TPU)
  • Creatinine, Urine (CREU)
  • Protein : Creatinine Ratio, Urine (PCR)