Protein:creatinine ratio

Alternative names, keywords

PCR, UPCR

Samples required

Plain random urine

Test indications

Suspected pre-eclampsia.

For renal disease see albumin: creatinine ratio (ACR) here.

Factors affecting test performance/ results

See protein (urine) and creatinine (urine).

Reference range

< 30 mg/mmol
_{Source: PRECOG: The Pre-eclampsia Community Guidelines, 2005}

Turnaround time

24 hours

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Automation)