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Epic Code LAB7430 Protein/Creatinine, Random Urine

Test Name Alias

Protein/Creatinine Urine Random | 4320

Interface Order Alias

10758

Quick Collect

Random/R

Ordering Instructions

For obstectric patients, order LAB3485 OB Protein/Creatinine Random Urine

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Urine, Random

 

Container(s): Sterile Urine Cup or Pale Yellow Top Urine Tube-no preservative

Preferred Volume to Collect: 10.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

  • No additive/preservative
  • If available, two barcode labels will print at the time of collection. Apply one label to the container and place the second label with the specimen in the bag.
  • Keep container upright at all times and check that lid is fastened evenly and securely.
  • Detailed Instructions (link): Patient Collection Instructions
  • Detailed Instructions (link): Urine Collection Guide for Staff

 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

  • Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
  • Keep container upright at all times and check that lid is fastened evenly and securely.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: Acceptable

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, routine TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

0 – 0.19 Ratio

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Gerber Laboratory, Fremont, MI
Corewell Health Kelsey Laboratory, Lakeview, MI

Corewell Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Corewell Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Corewell Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Corewell Health Greenville Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Corewell Health Zeeland Laboratory, Zeeland, MI

Methodology

Ur protein method: Benzethonium Chloride

Ur creatinine method: Enzymatic Colorimetric

CPT

84156, 82570

CDM Code

3018415601, 3018257009

Epic Test ID

1230101096

LOINC

UrProt mg per dL: 2888-6

UrCreat mg per dL: 20624-3

Ur Prot Creat Ratio: 2890-2

Mayo Access Code

SHO10758

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024