Protein/Creatinine Ratio on Random Urine Samples for Prediction of Proteinuria in Preeclampsia

Abstract

Objective. To evaluate Protein/Creatinine ratio on random urine samples for prediction of proteinuria in preeclampsia. Materials and Methods. This study was performed on 150 pregnant women who were hospitalized as preeclampsia in Ghaem Hospital during 2006. At first, a 24-hours urine sample was collected for each patient to determine protein/creatinine ratio. Then, 24-hours urine collection was analyzed for the evaluation of proteinuria. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS software. Results. A total of 150 patients entered the study. There was a significant relation between the 24-hours urine protein and protein/creatinine ratio (r = 0.659, P < 0.001). Conclusion. Since the measurement of protein/creatinine ratio is more accurate, reliable, and cost-effective, it can be replaced by the method of measurement the 24-hours urine protein.

• Proteinuria
• Random urinary sample
• Protein/Creatinine ratio
• Preeclampsia