Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio (UPC)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 2005


Material

Urine 1 ml

Method

Photometry

Species list

Dog, cat, chinchilla, horse

Duration

Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat)

Remark

  • Parameter for early diagnosis of renal dysfunction and protein loss via urine
  • Not conclusive in case of bloody urine or active sediment. In this case, there is no correlation between UPC and renal function.
  • Increased values can also be caused by fever, bacterial and inflammatory processes without renal dysfunction being present.