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    What is Protein Creatinine Ratio, Urine Test?

    The Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) test serves as a vital diagnostic test that provides important information regarding kidney health. This test assesses the concentration of protein and creatinine (a waste product produced during muscle metabolism) in a urine sample, helping to detect and monitor kidney-related conditions. Under normal circumstances, healthy kidneys filter out waste materials like creatinine efficiently, allowing for their excretion through urine. However, an increased amount of protein in the urine, as indicated by a heightened UPCR, can signal potential kidney damage. The UPCR test is crucial for diagnosing kidney ailments and determining the effectiveness of treatments for conditions that might affect kidney function, including hypertension, diabetes, preeclampsia, and immune system disorders. If you reside in Noida and your doctor has advised a Urine PCR test, it’s best to proceed with it without delay to uncover any possible health concerns early and ensure timely and effective care.

    Protein Creatinine Ratio, Urine Test Parameters

    The Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio test assesses three important parameters in urine:

    • Protein

    • Creatinine

    • Protein/creatinine ratio

    The kidneys play an essential role in the urinary system by filtering waste products such as creatinine from the bloodstream for elimination through urine. They also manage the filtration and reabsorption of vital proteins, which are crucial for functions like maintaining fluid balance and supporting immune defence. When kidney function is impaired, they may struggle to effectively filter and reabsorb proteins, leading to protein leakage into the urine. The UPCR is determined by dividing the protein concentration by the creatinine concentration in the urine.

    The Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio test is a reliable approach to assessing kidney health. By analysing protein and creatinine levels in a single urine sample, the Urine PCR test provides a reliable indication of possible kidney dysfunction.

    Protein Creatinine Ratio, Urine Test Preparation

    Here are some important points to consider before booking a home Urine PCR test:

    • Prerequisites

    Fasting is not required before taking the Urine PCR test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested

    You can choose to have the Urine PCR test conducted at any time during the day.

    • Who Should Get a Urine PCR Test

    Your doctor may recommend this test to detect increased protein levels in your urine, known as proteinuria. It might also be suggested during pregnancy if there are signs of preeclampsia, a condition that involves high blood pressure and potential organ complications. Moreover, this test can aid in diagnosing or monitoring kidney damage and chronic kidney disease, particularly if you exhibit symptoms or if your serum creatinine levels are not normal.

    • Cautions Before Taking a Urine PCR Test

    No special preparation is required for this test. Nevertheless, it’s important to notify your doctor about any medications you are currently taking, as they could influence your test results.

    Why Take the Protein Creatinine Ratio, Urine Test?

    Conducting a Urine PCR test at home provides several significant advantages:

    • Fast, non-invasive, and painless.

    • Only one urine sample is needed.

    • Measures protein and creatinine levels simultaneously.

    • Helps in detecting kidney function-related conditions.

    • Tracks the effectiveness of treatments for kidney damage.

    • More convenient and dependable than 24-hour urine collection tests.

    FAQs on Protein Creatinine Ratio, Urine Test in Noida

    The cost for the Urine PCR test is ₹ 500. This includes quick home sample collection within 60 minutes of your booking, with results delivered within 9 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs provides home sample collection for the Urine PCR test in Noida. Your sample will be collected within 60 minutes after confirming the test (subject to availability of slots).

    The Urine PCR test is used to detect and measure protein levels in urine, assisting in diagnosing and monitoring kidney function, proteinuria, and related conditions like chronic kidney disease.

    No, there is no need to fast prior to taking the Urine PCR test at home.

    • To schedule a urine test or health checkup through our platform, follow these steps:

    • Search for the Test: Find the Urine PCR test in Noida or at home and visit Orange Health’s page.

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

    • Sample Collection: A certified eMedic will arrive at your home to collect the sample at your chosen time.

    • Laboratory Processing: The sample will be forwarded to our ICMR-approved and NABL-accredited laboratory for testing.

    • Receive Your Results: Your test reports will be sent 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

    Once you schedule the Urine PCR test, an eMedic from Orange Health Labs will come to your location for sample collection within 60 minutes. The collection process is quick, and you will receive your results online within 9 hours after the sample is collected.

    The frequency of the Urine PCR test is based on your doctor’s recommendations, considering your health condition and symptoms.

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

    Orange Health offers fast Urine PCR testing services throughout Noida, allowing you to take the test at home without needing to visit a lab. Areas covered for home sample collection include, but are not limited to, Sector 1, Sector 15, Sector 18, Sector 26, Sector 37, Sector 50, Sector 62, Sector 76, Sector 93, Sector 100, Sector 104, Sector 110, Sector 120, Sector 128, Sector 137, Sector 150, Sector 168, Sector 71, Sector 63, Sector 22, Sector 41, Sector 108, Sector 47, Sector 121, Sector 45.

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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