Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Microalbumin /Creatinine Ratio
Microalbumin /Creatinine Ratio
Urine monovette or white topped universal (no additives)
| Test | Microalbumin /Creatinine Ratio |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | Urine albumin, ACR, UMIC |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Urine monovette or white topped universal (no additives) |
| Clinical Indication | Increased urinary albumin loss is considered a clinically important indicator of deteriorating renal function and is valuable for monitoring diabetic patients. |
| Specimen Type | Urine - early morning, mid-stream urine preferred |
| Sample type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 1mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 7 days at 15-25°C and 1 month at 2-8°c |
| Turnaround Time | Inpatient: 6 hours Outpatient/ GP: 24 hours |
| Laboratory | York and Scarborough |
| Reference Interval | <3.0mg/mmol |
| Limitations | Extremely turbid samples are unsuitable for analysis. Samples with albumin concentrations >20,000mg/L can generate false low results due to excess antigen in the sample. |
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