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Protein/Creatinine Ratio
(a.k.a PCR)
Test Code: PCR
Tube type: Vacuette Urine Tube
Special instructions
Early morning urine is the preferred sample.
Reference range
<15
Units
mg/mmol (protein/creatinine)
Turnaround Time
2
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
For the majority of patients, Albumin/Creatinine ratio is the preferred screening test for proteinuria in non-pregnant adults with risk factors for the development of CKD.
