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The protein/creatinine ratio is calculated by dividing the protein measured in a single urine sample by the creatinine in the same sample. Because creatinine is released at a fairly steady rate, the ratio corrects for how concentrated or dilute the urine is, making it a convenient estimate of daily protein loss without a 24-hour collection. It is used to check and monitor kidney protein leakage in conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes and pregnancy. A higher ratio indicates more protein loss, which can reflect kidney damage, though fever, exercise and infection can raise it temporarily. A raised result is usually confirmed on repeat testing.
Tests that include Protein/Creatinine Ratio, Random
Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease, and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.
- Creatinine, Random Measures creatinine in a random urine sample, mainly used as a reference to adjust other urine results for how concentrated or dilute the sample is.
- Protein/Creatinine Ratio, Random A ratio calculated from protein and creatinine in a single urine sample, a convenient way to estimate daily protein loss through the kidneys.
- Protein, Total, Random Measures protein in a single random urine sample, usually paired with creatinine to estimate how much protein your kidneys are leaking.
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