Protein:Creatinine ratio (Urine)

Also known as: PCR

Specimen requirements

Sample type: Urine (Universal)

Collection requirements: No special requirements

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Calculation

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

• John Radcliffe Hospital
• Churchill Hospital
• Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

• Normal protein-to-creatinine ratio in pregnancy is <30 mg/mmol creatinine
• Normal protein-to-creatinine ratio in non-pregnant adults <15 mg/mmol creatinine
• Values >350mg/mmol can be termed as being in the nephrotic range, however nephrotic syndrome also requires low serum albumin and oedema