When higher-than-normal amounts of protein are in the urine, it’s called proteinuria. This is useful for diagnosing or ruling out kidney disease and other conditions affecting the kidneys.
This test is done to screen for excess protein in the urine, to help evaluate and monitor kidney function, and to detect kidney damage
For a random urine sample, normal values of protein are 0 to 20 mg/dL. Normal urine creatinine values generally range from 955 to 2,936 milligrams (mg) per 24 hours for males, and 601 to 1,689 mg per 24 hours for females. Normal range for urine Sodium is 40-220 mEq/L/24 hours.
