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Test Code U TP Creat Ratio Protein - Creatinine Ratio, Urine 

Patient Preparation

No special considerations. 

Collection Method

Sterile Urine Cup

Reference or Target Ranges

≤0.18

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold:  500 mg/dL 
Icterus Threshold: 

20 mg/dL 

Lipemia Threshold:  500 mg/dL
Other:  QNS, grossly contaminated, improperly labeled, other reasons determined by qualified personnel. 

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient:  24hr
Refrigerated (2°C - 8°C) N/A
Frozen ( ≤ 0°C) 1 mo

 

Performance Information

Days and Times Performed: 

 

24/7 

Expected TAT: 

 

Routine: 4 hours 

Stat Availability: 

 

No 

Performing Lab: 

 

UH Chemistry 

Routing/Bench: 

 

Siemens Atellica – ImmunoAssay 
Siemens Atellica – Colorimetric Assay 

CPT Codes

84156,82570