Protein (Urine)

Specimen requirements

Sample type: Urine (Universal)

Collection requirements: No special requirements

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Spectrophotometry - Turbidimetric - Benzethonium Chloride

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

• John Radcliffe Hospital
• Churchill Hospital
• Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

Normal urine protein:creatinine ratio in non-pregnant adults is <15 mg/mmol creatinine.

In pregnancy a PCR result >29 mg/mmol is considered abnormal.