This test compares protein to creatinine in urine collected over a full 24 hour period. Pairing protein with creatinine helps give a reliable measure of how much protein the kidneys are leaking. The 24 hour urine protein creatinine ratio uses a full day's urine to measure protein loss in relation to creatinine. It gives a thorough assessment of kidney function and protein leakage.

Before the Test

Follow the collection instructions carefully: empty your bladder at the start, then collect every drop for the next 24 hours, including the final sample.

Keep the container cool as advised and avoid contaminating it.

Tell your doctor about fever, urine infection, heavy exercise, or menstrual bleeding, as these can affect results.

During the Test

A trained Orange Health Labs professional will collect your sample during the visit.

Follow the instructions given to you at the time of collection.

The sample is labelled and sent to the laboratory for testing.

Let the collection team know if you feel unwell during the procedure.

It is recommended:

To measure protein loss accurately over a full day.

To assess kidney damage in diabetes, high blood pressure, or known kidney disease.

To check kidneys in pregnancy, including conditions linked to high blood pressure.

To monitor kidney disease over time.

When your doctor wants a detailed, full-day measure of protein loss. You collect all urine over a 24 hour period as instructed.