Protein/Creatinine ratio (PCR) (random urine)

Test/Investigation

Protein/Creatinine ratio (PCR) (random urine)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH, QEH, JPUH

Units

mg/mmol

Comments/Precautions

Interpreting Protein:Creatinine ratio (PCR): In adults with suspected renal disease and without a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, consider referral to renal services if: 1: Urinary ACR>70 or PCR>100mg/mmol or 2: Urinary ACR>30 or PCR>50mg/mmol with microscopic haematuria 3: Nephrotic syndrome (Urinary ACR>250 or PCR>300, serum albumin <30 g/L, peripheral oedema) - consider urgent referral

Sample type

Urine vacutest

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour / 4 hour / by 8am next day

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

0 – 20 mg/mmol
In pregnancy, diagnose significant proteinuria if the urinary PCR is > 30 mg/mmol

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH, QEH

Source

Abbott Alinity kit insert [G71189R04]

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