Calcium/Creatinine Ratio, Spot Urine test compares the amount of calcium and creatinine in the urine sample. The test is used to check for hypercalciuria (excess calcium in urine) and to examine how well the kidneys are functioning. It is used to detect kidney diseases like kidney stones, parathyroid diseases, prostate cancer, or bone density disorders. The increased levels of calcium in the urine are typically associated with a number of health concerns like hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D intoxication, multiple myeloma (a condition that destroys bone), and prostate cancer spread to other organs. This test is also done to monitor patients who are taking calcium or vitamin D supplements.

The Protein/Creatinine Ratio is done: To monitor kidney functioning as a part of a routine checkup or as part of a follow-up to a previous positive urine protein test To check for damage when the patient is suffering from a condition that affects the kidneys To see if a kidney function is responding to the suggested treatment If you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)

0 – 320 mg/dL in men and 20 – 275 mg/dL in women

The normal result is < 0.14 for Unisex gender and for all age groups.

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