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PROTEIN/ CREATININE RATIO, URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2941 Geisinger Epic ID: 23483 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL aliquot urine; minimum 1 mL | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Refrigerated: 6 days. Frozen: 1 month. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Urine containing preservatives is not acceptable. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Interpretation guide: |
Normal: <150 mg/g creatinine High: 150-500 mg/g creatinine Very High: >500 mg/g creatinine Nephrotic: >3000 mg/g creatinine |
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CPT code(s): |
84156, 82570 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Urine protein, urine creatinine, protein/creatinine ratio. | |
Methodology: |
Benzethonium chloride (Protein) Enzymatic (Urine Creatinine) |
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Synonyms: |
PRCRUB, PROT/CREAT UR RATIO
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Clinical significance: |
Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease, and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC |
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| Review Date: | 12/14/2022 | |
Performing Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital