Urine Protein:Creatinine Ratio (UPC)
Shows whether the kidneys are losing protein in the urine.
Available for
Companion animals
- Dog
- Cat
- Sample type
- Fresh urine, 5 to 10 ml in a clean pot
- Preparation
- Collect a midstream or free-catch sample, keep it cool and send it within 2 hours. A sample older than 4 hours may not give a reliable result.
Please confirm sample details with the laboratory for your animal and veterinarian before collecting or sending a sample.