Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio (PCR):

\[ PCR = \frac{P}{C} \]

Where:

\(PCR\) is the Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio
\(P\) is the urine protein (mg/dL)
\(C\) is the urine creatinine (mg/dL)

What is the Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio?

The Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio (PCR) is a measure used to estimate the amount of protein excreted in the urine. It is calculated by dividing the urine protein concentration by the urine creatinine concentration. This ratio helps in diagnosing and monitoring kidney function.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Urine Protein (\(P\)) = 150 mg/dL
Urine Creatinine (\(C\)) = 50 mg/dL

Using the formula:

\[ PCR = \frac{150}{50} = 3 \]

The Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio is 3.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Urine Protein (\(P\)) = 100 mg/dL
Urine Creatinine (\(C\)) = 40 mg/dL

Using the formula:

\[ PCR = \frac{100}{40} = 2.5 \]

The Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio is 2.5.