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