Protein total, urine, random

Test Name:

Protein total, urine, random

Ordering Information:

Test panel includes:
• Protein total, urine
• Creatinine, urine
• Protein/creatinine ratio, urine

Collection Device/Tube Type:

60 mL sterile, plastic specimen container

Submission Requirements:

5 mL urine

Handling/Storage Comments:

All sites referring to Edmonton Base Lab:
• Refrigerate upon receipt at the collection site
• Transport at refrigerated temperatures
• EDM Base Lab: Store refrigerated until analysis

Sites referring to Calgary DSC:
• Calgary and area PSCs: Transport in ambient temperatures
• South Zone PSCs and APL rural sites: Transport at refrigerated temperatures
• CGY DSC: Store refrigerated if delay in analysis

Frequency of Testing:

Daily

Reference Range:

No reference range available for random urine protein total or creatinine due to the significant diurnal variations

Protein/creatinine ratio:

Age	Range (mg/mmol)
0 to < 13 years	< 13.00
≥ 13 years	2.00 – 20.00

Last Reviewed:

04 May 2023