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Protein / Creatinine Ratio, Random Urine
This spot urine ratio compares total protein with creatinine to estimate protein loss while accounting for concentration.
Price for this test on its ownAED 220Test price AED 120
Clinical authorDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
- Sample
- Urine
- Laboratory turnaround
- 24 hours
- Collection
- Dubai
- Laboratory
- Intel Lab
Understanding the test
What does the Protein / Creatinine Ratio (Random Urine) test measure?
Also called Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio
A clinician may use this ratio to estimate the extent of urinary protein loss without a full-day collection. It can be useful when following an existing kidney concern.
When it may be requested
Estimating urinary protein loss
This ratio compares total protein and creatinine in the same urine specimen.
Monitoring a known issue
A clinician can follow changes without relying solely on a protein concentration from a dilute or concentrated sample.
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
SpecimenUrine
Your checklist
A first-morning clean-catch sample is preferred where possible. Avoid collecting immediately after strenuous exercise unless your clinician has asked for that timing.
Use the collection container and instructions supplied for this order. The sampling method depends on the test, so confirm the instructions before collecting at home.
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Understanding your result
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Result guideProtein / Creatinine Ratio, Random Urine
Reading your result
The ratio partly corrects for dilution. Muscle mass and the clinical setting influence how closely it represents actual daily protein loss.
What can affect it
- The result does not identify which protein is being lost or what caused the loss.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testProtein / Creatinine Ratio, Random Urine
- Specimen
- Urine
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
Open your laboratory report
Look for Protein / Creatinine Ratio, Random Urine in your report. Use the sample type and collection time when comparing it with an earlier report.
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Discuss the next step
Compare like-for-like ratios and record whether the specimen was first-morning and whether illness or exercise could have affected it.
Clinical expertise
Your laboratory team
Patient questions
Before you book
Is it the same as an albumin-to-creatinine ratio?
No. This test looks at total protein. An albumin-to-creatinine ratio focuses on albumin, so the tests may be used for different clinical questions.
Why not simply do the full-day collection instead?
This ratio estimates protein loss from one specimen, so you do not have to collect every void over a day. Protein excretion can vary during the day. For some kidney conditions your clinician may still request a timed collection to measure the amount passed over that period.
Does a rising ratio mean my kidneys are getting worse?
It can indicate progression, but one value is never enough. Your doctor looks at several results over time together with blood tests and blood pressure before drawing any conclusion.
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Sources & further reading
Written by Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy, Specialist Clinical Pathology. Medically reviewed by Dr Joyce Jose, Specialist Clinical Pathology, on .
Catalogue information and AED price checked on 2 November 2026. Clinical suitability, preparation, collection arrangements and turnaround are confirmed for your selected test.