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Urine protein creatinine ratio results shows in which unit is it mg/dl or mg/gl. protein is 423 mg/dl. and creatinine is 91 mg/dl. so what is my pcr.

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Dr. Richard Amerling answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Significant: The protein/creatinine ratio is 4.6, which roughly corresponds to 4-5 grams of protein per 24 hours. This is clearly abnormal and consistent with the nephrotic syndrome. This requires investigation by Nephrology, likely to include a biopsy of the kidney (a safe and common procedure).

Answered 7/29/2016

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