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I recently got my Urine Analysis and Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio test done. Urine Analysis is normal but Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio is a little high. Random Urine Creatinine Enzymatic: 6.1mg/dL Urine Protein Concentration : 2.9 mg/dL Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio is: 0.48 mg/dL The report says "Significant Proteinuria,but below nephrotic ra

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If this high protein in urine is due to high protein diet, then you've to just reduce protein intake otherwise it's quite serious. 1st we need to find out your underlying reason behind this increment ...  Read More

I recently got my UPCR test done and the value is a little high. Random Urine Creatinine Enzymatic:6.1 mg/dL Urine Protein Concentration: 2.9 mg/dL Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio is 0.48 I am worried,is it critical or can it be managed in diet changes ? I am an active person and I work out everyday

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Does taking two glasses of water right before giving urine sample dilute it and give false negative for urine proteins or can it affect protein to creatinine ratio

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Why do you want to drink water before giving samples? It's best given on empty stomach ...  Read More

I have a normal urine protein and creatinine ratio (<0.2) around 0.12 but I have urine protein about 30 mg/dl measured from a random sample .I can see foam in my urine as well ,what does this mean.

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Thai foam is not likely to be due to this protein. Need to take more water intake. Some amount of foam are always there when urine fall from height. If still have query then can consult a nephrologist ...  Read More

I got protein to creatinine ratio twice in 10 days and there's a massive change in values.. should I repeat it again or is it normal ...recent once shows that my pc ratio is 0.06 and before 10 days it was 0.16

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Hi. Both are in the normal range. It's influenced by multiple factors. If u have any symptoms we can evaluate further otherwise not required ...  Read More

My 2 year old daughter has consistent mild swelling just below both eyes (please zoom the attached picture) since last 6-8 months. Aside this, she doesn't have any other symptoms. In December 2022, we conducted Urine test and reports indicate: Total Protein = 16.40 mg/dl Creatinine = 61.55 Protein Creatinine Ratio = 0.27 Please refer to the detai

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Please consult a pediatrician as the baby needs detailed examination. ...  Read More

Sir i have done urine protein ceratine ratio test At 4pm and the value is 0.18 Protein 17 Ceratine 100 4pm time is reliable should i do test for second urine in the morning for urine protein creatine ratio test My gfr is 125

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Yes. Spot morning sample is the best. If still in doubt then we can do a 24hrs urine protein. Pls meet a nephrologist for further evaluation ...  Read More

My daughter age is 5.5yrs n at age of 14 months she was having reflux.after starting antibiotics she cured.n after that we checked yearly some urine reports ref by Dr.now her urine /protein creatinine ratio is0.010..is it normal.

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Don't talk about reports. Tell me what problems she is having. Investigation is to substantiate the diagnosis not to substitute it ...  Read More

Hi I have normal acr ratio but Urine creatinine is not in normal range. Attached the report. What could be the reason

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See nephrologist at regal hospital ...  Read More

Sir i have done urine protein ratio randomly at 4 pm itis 0.18 And my gfr is 125 Protein is 17 Ceratine is 100 They are the normal value should i rely in this test and be comfortable or should i i worry for any other test I pee 10 times a day

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I am a lupus patient, lupus overlap symptoms with mixed connective tissue disorder since 19 years. No organ involvement. Only skin urticaria once a while. Taking hydroxy chloroquine once daily. All my reports are normal No Protein in urine Creatine normal Esr ,crp , C3, C4, cbc, normal. This time rheumatologist gave a urine pc ratio. So urine pc

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Kindly share the reports Is it 0.24?or 2.4? Yes urine creatinine is too Can be diluted urine Better to share the reports ...  Read More

My mom's health has been deteriorating month by month since we started the treatment to control her creatinine which was 1.6 in the month of August, she was only taking one medicine in the morning for her BP since last 7-8 years, but from last 3-4 months her BP is showing as 160-170, so we have consulted nephrologist 2.5 months back, he gave some m

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Will have to see patients in person and all records.. will see if there is need of renal biopsy in this case ...  Read More

I run approx 8 km first day and 6 km 2nd day and 2 km run or 6 km brisk walking. I have done a creatinine and urine test after 01 hr running on 3 rd day. Creatinine 1.3 or some protein in urine. Is it due to heavy running.

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult ...  Read More

I have done my creatine and urine test. The value of creatinine is 1.3 or protein is + indicates. Is it a serious issue. I don't have any symptoms. What should I do

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A creatinine value of 1.3 mg/dL and urine protein “+” in a single test is not an emergency and does not automatically mean serious kidney disease, especially when you have no symptoms. Mil ...  Read More

I have done my creatinine test value is 1.3 and protein 1+ in urine. Why pls suggest, what can I do. Is it normal

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It’s look like AKI/CKD with protinuria. You have to do USG KUB and whole abdomen to look for any features of CKD. Urine ACR. ...  Read More

Hi , my husband had a urine and blood test in July this year Egfr was 93 normal , blood creatinine normal Random urine collection - Albumin 56 mg/l Urine creatinine 1.7 mmol/l ( lab sugested low creatinine , may have to redo with first morning urine) Acr was 31.8 mg/mmol which is high We have redone tests in October Egfr is same normal, blood cre

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Nothing to worry. Given his normal kidney function, no diabetes or hypertension, and stable labs, the mildly high ACR is likely from dilute urine rather than kidney disease. The next step is to repeat ...  Read More

Have attached my son's urine report..can u pls explain me clearly about trace of protein in urine as per his report ..tia

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Trace protein means any where from 15-30mg\dl of protein in the urine ,but it can be false positive secondary to dehydration,urine infection , strenuous excercise ...  Read More

What is the normal urinary creatinine range in a spot urine sample for an urine albumin to creatine ratio (UACR) test

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For an average male any where between 40-300 mg/dl .or 20-25mg/dl per kg ...  Read More

My earlier 24 hrs urine protein test results which were done 16-18 months ago were 60 mg/day & 80 mg/day,respectively Now it came 120 mg/day So,can these variations from 60 mg/day or 80 mg/day to 120 mg/day after 16-18 months be considered as a normal day to day variation or fluctuation ? Is 120 mg/day of urinary protein in the borderline or is

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Yes sir it's normal please don't worry ...  Read More

Does considering urine volume in calculation of 24 hrs urinary protein overcome errors due to diluted urine ?

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No, considering the urine volume will not make much of a difference. The value of the protein is what is important to us, it does not matter if it's dilute or concentrated urine. ...  Read More

Last month I have checked urine microalbumin was around 10. Today it is showing around 175. I am on vegetarian diet last 1.5months. Creatinine 1.1 now. Last month protein to creatinine ratio was 0.2. And last month no protein leak in urine. I have 2mm few renal calculi. Now I have some infected anal fistula. Will it cause microalbumin to increase?

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Yes, microalbumin is protein.. any infection/fever/exercise/concentrated urine causes increased protein excretion.. Are you a diabetic? Or any recent change in drugs? ...  Read More

Hello, I am now 21 week and 5 days in my Pregnancy........ My MICROALBUMIN and CREATININE RATIO IN URINE is as follows:- URINE MICROALBUMIN is 15.96 mg/L URINARY CREATININE is 944 mg/L Urine Albumin and Creatinine ratio is 16.90 mg/g I don't have any swallowing or bomiting tendency... Are all the reports within the normal range??? Please guide me d

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My serum creatinine is 1.3 (lab upper range 1.2). DTPA RENOGRAM is GFR 84ml/min. Left 47.3%, right 52.7% CT with contrast was normal. No protein in urine. But still creatinine is upper since 2years. Whether I have CKD or not? If yes why creatinine is upper? Please help me

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Well it's a difficult question, creatine clearance value depends on dehydration,sex of the person and muscle mass ,in such situation we can cystatin c test available all the big lab it doesn't worry ...  Read More

I am diabetic and BP. As per tests done on 21st April - FBS 80, PPBS 180, Hba1c 7.9%, Serum Creatinine 1.38. Urine Protein - Trace. Repeated again today - at Same level. Other Kidney tests - Uric Acid - 7, Blood Urea - 39, Blood Urea Nitrogen - 17, BUN Creatinine Ratio - 13. As per last month tests - FBS 110, PPBS 180, Urine Protein 1+ and Creatini

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Please get URINE PROTEIN CREATININE RATIO FUNDUS EXAMINATION done ...  Read More

Since two month advice by a doctor of Chennai Apollo, Medicine wysolone 20 mg and Immutil 360 are continued. Urine foaming is fluctuated. Now what can we do for my Son.

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Is renal biopsy done? ...  Read More

My A/C ratio is in moderate range 47.3 mg/g(above normal). Normal is below 30. Is there anything to worry about. I attached the report for reference. Kindly guide me.

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Hello Dr. my husband got his lab test done recently. He got albumin/creatinine ratio like 72mcg/mg. Can you please let me know if this is an alarming health issue or it is normal ? What is the treatment for this issue? Thank you.

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Get 24 hr urien protein estimation. Urine albumin creatinine ratio could vary due to the Urinary concentration and dilution. Also other medical issues needs to be discussed before the urine protein cr ...  Read More

I have CKD and was stable with a creatinine level of 2.2, urine creatinine around 19, and 1+ proteinuria for the past three years. My nephrologist prescribed Telma 20 to manage proteinuria, though I have no high blood pressure or diabetes. After starting Telma 20, my creatinine rose from 2.2 to 2.6 and remained there for three months. When the dose

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Do agree with Dr Sridatta and Dr Suhas ...  Read More

Hi, I am diabetic. All tests normal apart from Hba1c in Jan - 9%, Protein 2+ in urine in Jan, then consulted general physician he noticed high bp. Doctor started hypertension medicine stamlo 5mg in Jan for 15 days with glynamac mv 2 twice for sugar. After 15 days tests repeated my FBS - 130, PPBS - 211, protein 2+ Doctor changed my bp medicine to t

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With the available reports It looks like diabetes has affected your kidneys That's why you are losing protein through the urine Many a times ,1st problems are noted in urine that is losing protein t ...  Read More

In my urnine examination protein traces dedected but creatinine level is normal and other test normal but feeling burning sensation in urine

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Good you have tested your self ,because being aware of health and it's related conditions is always have positive impact Burning sensation of urine is it on/ off or is it through out like Evry time yo ...  Read More

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