Protein (Urine)
(a.k.a Random urine protein)
Test Code: PRU
Special instructions
For urine protein excretion or 24h urine protein please refer to Protein Excretion page.
Units
g/L
Turnaround Time
2
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Early morning urine sample for Albumin/Creatinine ratio is the preferred screening test for proteinuria in non-pregnant adults, Protein/Creatinine ratio may be used as an alternative for monitoring of patients with known proteinuria.