From the Guidelines
The unit of Urine Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) is typically measured in mg/g or mg/mmol 1.
Key Points
- The UPCR is a ratio of the amount of protein to the amount of creatinine in a urine sample 1.
- The unit of measurement for UPCR can be expressed as milligrams of protein per gram of creatinine (mg/g) or milligrams of protein per millimole of creatinine (mg/mmol) 1.
- For example, a UPCR of <150 mg/g is equivalent to a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio of <15 mg/mmol 1.
- The American Journal of Kidney Diseases and Diabetes Care provide guidelines for the interpretation of UPCR values, with different ranges indicating varying levels of proteinuria 1.
Measurement and Interpretation
- The UPCR can be measured using a spot urine sample, with the first morning sample often providing the most consistency 1.
- The results of the UPCR can be used to assess the level of proteinuria in patients with kidney disease, with higher values indicating more severe proteinuria 1.
- The unit of measurement for UPCR is an important consideration in the interpretation of results, as different units may be used in different clinical settings 1.
From the Research
Urine Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) Unit
- The unit of Urine Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) is not mentioned in the provided studies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
- These studies focus on the management and treatment of unstable angina and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (UA/NSTEMI), and do not discuss the unit of measurement for UPCR.
- Therefore, there is no relevant information available in the provided studies to determine the unit of UPCR.