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Test Code UPCRAT Protein/Creatinine Ratio, Urine

Performing Laboratory

St Clair Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

kinetic colorimetric assay is based on the Jaffé method

Specimen Requirements

Collect urine without using additives. If urine must be collected with a preservative for other analytes, only boric acid may be used.

Sample Stability:

1 day at 20 - 25 ºC

7 days at 4 – 8 ºC

3 weeks at -15 to -25 ºC