Protein Creatinine Ratio, Urine - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Random Urine
Specimen collection container
- Preferred Collection Container: Sterile Starplex or similar container
Required volume
- Optimal Volume: 4.5 mL
- Minimum Volume: 1 mL
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Transport and stability
- 5 days
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Methodology
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Creatinine – enzymatic, colorimetric
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Total Protein – turbidimetric
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
Results Reporting
- Within 24 hours
Specimen retention time
- 3 days
Last Updated: October 9, 2024