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Urine Protein and
Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio

Also known as: 24-Hour Urine Protein, Urine Total Protein, Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio, UPCR
Formal name: Urine Protein
Related tests: Urinalysis, Albumin, Microalbumin, Protein Electrophoresis, Total Protein
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To detect excessive protein escaping into the urine, to help evaluate and monitor kidney function, and to detect kidney damage

When to get tested?
As part of a routine physical, as a follow-up to a previous positive urine protein test, or when you have a disorder or disease that affects the kidney

Sample required?
A random or 24-hour urine sample; occasionally, a split 24-hour sample, with the night collection separated from the day collection



This article was last reviewed on January 2, 2009.
 
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