Protein, Total, Random Urine with Creatinine

Test Code

1715

CPT Code(s)

84156, 82570

Test Code

1715

CPT Code(s)

84156, 82570

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Clinical Significance

Protein, Total, Random Urine with Creatinine - Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.

Test Resources

Test Guide

Laboratory Testing for Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Methodology

Colorimetric (C) • Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

Protein, Total, Random Urine

Male	5-25 mg/dL
Female	5-24 mg/dL

Protein/Creatinine Ratio

Male	25-148 mg/g creat
Female	24-184 mg/g creat

Protein/Creatinine Ratio

Male	0.025-0.148 mg/mg creat
Female	0.024-0.184 mg/mg creat

Creatinine, Random Urine

≤6 Months	2-28 mg/dL
7-11 Months	2-31 mg/dL
1-2 Years	2-110 mg/dL
3-8 Years	2-130 mg/dL
9-12 Years	2-160 mg/dL
>12 Years Male	20-320 mg/dL
>12 Years Female	20-275 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Colorimetric (C) • Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

Protein, Total, Random Urine

Male	5-25 mg/dL
Female	5-24 mg/dL

Protein/Creatinine Ratio

Male	25-148 mg/g creat
Female	24-184 mg/g creat

Protein/Creatinine Ratio

Male	0.025-0.148 mg/mg creat
Female	0.024-0.184 mg/mg creat

Creatinine, Random Urine

≤6 Months	2-28 mg/dL
7-11 Months	2-31 mg/dL
1-2 Years	2-110 mg/dL
3-8 Years	2-130 mg/dL
9-12 Years	2-160 mg/dL
>12 Years Male	20-320 mg/dL
>12 Years Female	20-275 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

10 mL urine from a well-mixed random collection - no preservative

Alternative Specimen(s)

Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Acidified urine

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

10 mL urine from a well-mixed random collection - no preservative

Alternative Specimen(s)

Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Acidified urine

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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