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    What is Protein Creatinine Ratio, Urine Test?

    The Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) test is a valuable diagnostic tool that provides critical insights into kidney function. By measuring the levels of protein and creatinine (a waste product produced by muscle cells) in a urine sample, this test helps detect and monitor kidney-related conditions. Under normal circumstances, healthy kidneys filter waste products like creatinine, allowing them to exit the body through urine. However, the presence of excess protein in the urine, indicated by an elevated UPCR, can signal potential kidney damage. The UPCR test is not only essential for diagnosing kidney disease but also for monitoring the effectiveness of treatments in conditions that may impair kidney function, such as hypertension, diabetes, preeclampsia, and immunological disorders.

    If you're in Bangalore and your doctor has requested a Urine PCR test, you should get it done promptly to detect health risks early and ensure timely, effective treatment.

    Protein Creatinine Ratio, Urine Test Parameters

    The Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio test measures the following three parameters in urine:

    • Protein

    • Creatinine

    • Protein/creatinine ratio

    The kidneys play a vital role in the urinary system by filtering waste products like creatinine from the blood, allowing them to be excreted through urine. They also regulate the filtration and reabsorption of essential proteins, which are crucial for maintaining bodily functions such as fluid balance and immune defence. In individuals with impaired kidney function, the kidneys struggle to filter and reabsorb proteins properly, leading to protein leakage into the urine. UPCR is obtained by dividing the concentration of protein by the concentration of creatinine in urine.

    The Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio test is a reliable method for assessing kidney function. By measuring the levels of both protein and creatinine in a single urine sample, the Urine PCR test provides an accurate indication of potential kidney damage.

    Protein Creatinine Ratio, Urine Test Preparation

    Here are a few things you should know before booking a Urine PCR test at home:

    • Prerequisites

    Fasting is not needed for the Urine PCR test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested

    You can get the Urine PCR test done at any time of the day.

    • Who Should Get a Urine PCR Test

    Your doctor may recommend this test to check for elevated protein levels in your urine, a condition known as proteinuria, or during pregnancy if there are signs of preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure and potential organ damage. Additionally, this test may be used to diagnose or monitor kidney damage and chronic kidney disease, especially if there are symptoms or abnormal serum creatinine levels.

    • Cautions Before Taking a Urine PCR Test

    This test requires no preparation on your part. 1 However, you should let your doctor know about any medications you are taking since they may affect your test results.

    Why Take the Protein Creatinine Ratio, Urine Test?

    A Urine PCR test at home has several advantages, as follows. The test:

    • Is quick, noninvasive, and painless.

    • Requires only a single urine sample.

    • Measures both protein and creatinine levels simultaneously.

    • Detects conditions affecting kidney function.

    • Monitors treatment effectiveness for kidney damage.

    • Is more convenient and reliable than tests requiring 24-hour urine collection.

    FAQs on Protein Creatinine Ratio, Urine Test in Bangalore

    The Urine PCR test price is ₹ 500. This cost includes the fastest home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking with results available within 9 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs provides a home sample collection for the Urine PCR test in Bangalore. Your sample is collected within 60 minutes of test confirmation (subject to slot availability).

    A Urine PCR test is used to detect and measure protein levels in the urine, helping diagnose and monitor kidney function, proteinuria, and related conditions like chronic kidney disease.

    No, you do not need to fast before the Urine PCR test at home.

    Follow the steps given below to book a urine test or health checkup through our platform:

    • Search the Test : Search for the Urine PCR test in Bangalore or at home and go to Orange Health’s page.

    • Confirm Booking : Select the test, review any prerequisites, enter your location, and complete the booking by choosing a convenient time for sample collection.

    • Sample Collection : A trained eMedic will visit your house for sample collection at your selected time.

    • Lab Processing : The sample will be sent to our ICMR-approved and NABL-accredited laboratory for analysis.

    • Receive Results : The reports of your test will be delivered via email or WhatsApp within 9 hours and can also be accessed through our app.

    The normal levels for a Urine PCR test are:

    • Protein: 0-12 mg/dL

    • Creatinine: 24-392 mg/dL

    • Protein/Creatinine Ratio:

      • Normal: < 0.2

      • Low-grade proteinuria: 0.2-1.0

      • Moderate proteinuria: 1.0-5.0

      • Nephrosis: > 5.0

    After booking the Urine PCR test, an eMedic from Orange Health Labs will come to your location for sample collection within 60 minutes. The sample collection process is quick, and you’ll receive your results online within 9 hours of sample collection.

    The frequency of a Urine PCR test depends on your doctor’s recommendations based on your condition and symptoms.

    The Urine PCR test measures three parameters: the levels of protein, creatinine, and the protein/creatinine ratio in urine.

    Orange Health offers the fastest Urine PCR testing services in Bangalore, conducted conveniently at your home without needing a physical visit to the lab. Localities served for home sample collection include but are not restricted to Adugodi, Banashankari, Bannerghatta, Basavanagudi, Bellandur, BTM Layout, Chamrajpet, Cottonpet, CV Raman Nagar, Frazer Town, Giri Nagar, Hebbal, Domlur, Hennur, Hosur, HSR Layout, Electronic City, Jakkur, Jalahalli, Jaya Nagar, Kadugodi, Kammanahalli, Kengeri, Koramangala, Mahalakshmi Layout, Madiwala, Magadi Road, Malleshwaram, Marathahalli, Mathikere, Mysore Road, Nagarbhavi, Nandhini Layout, Old Airport Road, Peenya, RT Nagar, Rajaji Nagar, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Sadashivnagar, Sahakara Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, Sarjapur, Seshadripuram, Shanthi Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Sri Nagar, Tyagarajnagar, Uttarahalli, Vasanth Nagar, Vidyaranyapura, Vijaya Nagar, Whitefield, Yelahanka, and Yeshwantpur.

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    References

    1. Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio [Internet]. Cleveland Clinic.  Available from:  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/23933-urine-protein-creatinine-ratio
    2. Kamińska J, Dymicka-Piekarska V, Tomaszewska J, Matowicka-Karna J, Koper-Lenkiewicz OM. Diagnostic utility of protein to creatinine ratio (P/C ratio) in spot urine sample within routine clinical practice. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci. 2020 Aug.  Available from:  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408363.2020.1723487