Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio - 24 Hour

Container Type

Test ID		LAB5400
EPIC Order		PROTEIN/CREATININE RATIO, 24 HR URINE
CPT Code(s)		84156, 82570
Group/Individual Test		Group
Laboratory		Core Laboratory
Tube Station		Deliver directly to the laboratory
Specimen	Routine:	24 hrs urine container "A", refrigerated; do not collect with preservatives.
Stability		Room Temperature: 24 hours Refrigerator: 72 hours Frozen: 1 year
Availability	Routine:	24 hrs/day
	STAT:	Yes
Turnaround Time		Routine: 2 hours; STAT: 1 hour
Reference Range	Normal:	Variable

Comments	*Collect in "A" container for 24 hr urines; obtain from Central Distribution* *Keep refrigerated during collection* *Provide start/stop times of collection* *Deliver to laboratory once collection is completed* *Total volume of collection will be reported with results*

Reviewed by J. Carr on January 05, 2026

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514