Reference range
This result is reported qualitatively or as a one-sided threshold rather than a two-sided numeric band.
| Specimen | Random urine |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | Negative to trace |
| SI range | Negative to trace |
| Panel | Urinalysis |
Urinalysis
Urine Protein
Normal range Negative to trace. Specimen: Random urine.
Also known as: proteinuria, dipstick protein.
Negative to traceReference range
What is the normal range for Urine Protein?
The standard teaching reference range for Urine Protein is Negative to trace. This value is measured in random urine.
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population — always use the range printed on the actual result.
Above the range
Common causes of a high Urine Protein
- Glomerular disease / nephrotic syndrome
- Hypertension or diabetes
- Fever or strenuous exercise (transient)
- Preeclampsia
At the bedside
Nursing considerations
- Persistent proteinuria is an early sign of kidney damage in diabetes and hypertension.
- Confirm dipstick positives with a quantitative protein-to-creatinine ratio.
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