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What causes a high Urine Protein?

Normal range Negative to trace. Specimen: Random urine. See the full Urine Protein reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.

Above the range

Common causes of a high Urine Protein

  • Glomerular disease / nephrotic syndrome
  • Hypertension or diabetes
  • Fever or strenuous exercise (transient)
  • Preeclampsia

What is the normal range for Urine Protein?

The standard teaching reference range for Urine Protein is Negative to trace. This value is measured in random urine.

Urine Protein reference range and specimen details
SpecimenRandom urine
Conventional rangeNegative to trace
SI rangeNegative to trace
PanelUrinalysis

Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Urine Protein normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.

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