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HelpOrder Code RATO2 Protein/Creatinine, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see ORTHP / Orthostatic Proteinuria, Random, Urine.
Useful For
Calculation of total protein concentration per creatinine concentration
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see ORTHP / Orthostatic Proteinuria, Random, Urine.
Calculation
Reporting Name
Protein/Creatinine RatioSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see ORTHP / Orthostatic Proteinuria, Random, Urine.
≥18 years: <0.18 mg/mg creatinine
Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 18 years of age.
Method Description
This test is a calculation to provide the total protein per creatinine ratio. This calculation is performed by the laboratory information system, SCC Soft.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester