Protein/Creatinine Ratio

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PRCR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0209

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Urine Protein-Creatinine Ratio
PCR Urine

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Last updated: 19/12/2025